Peru - Global Health
A researcher in the lab of Dr. Hector Garcia explains to the group the pathobiology behind neurocysticercosis, a tapeworm infection that is common in povery conditions where hogs and humans overlap.
After a tough round of futbol, Prof. Frank Howland treated some of the kids to a round of juice.
Patrick Garrett examines some larval parasites that are a devastating infection in Latin America.
Kevin McCarthy is mobbed by participants in Thursday’s health campaign as he puts his Spanish minor to work; he was charged with explaining about anemia, good hygiene and good nutrition practices.
The site of an integrated health campaign in which we participated. These health campaigns are part of a larger research / service effort to address the public health issues in areas of poverty.
Our Wabash Global Health group with Kurt Pope '83 (standing at left in first row, black shirt). Kurt is the Regional Executive Officer at USAID in Lima. He not only arranged our visit to the US embassy to hear about USAID's work on health projects, but he and his wife invited our group to his home for a wonderful night of food, drink, and good conversation.
While this little boy receives a fluoride treatment and a cavity-check, Dan Allen searches his hair for lice which are a common problem for people in many poor areas in Lima.
Coordinator of projects at SEM Victor Durand (right) introduces two women who serve as mayors of their towns in Pamplona Alta. These women spoke forcefully about how our work there impacted the people in their towns. In what was an incredibly humbling meeting, they thanked us for work that helped them understand the extent of anemia in their communities.
Our last night in Lima before departing for Tarapoto we visited the Parque de la Reserva, a very fun and amazing park with 13 different fountains. It might not sound all that exciting, but ask any of the student about this very cool place!