A Symposium on Maternal and Child Mortality and AIDS in Africa, Nov.18

November 13, 2013

africaThe Bloustein School, the Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs (GAIA), the School of Social Work, and the Center for African Studies are pleased to present “A Symposium on Maternal and Child Mortality and AIDS in Africa” on Monday, November 18. The event will be held at the Bloustein School’s Special Events Forum, Civic Square Building, 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

A growing body of evidence suggests that AIDS is a major cause of pregnancy-related death in populations where HIV rates are high. Although accurate data in Africa are limited, it appears that the AIDS epidemic in HIV-endemic countries like Malawi, Zimbabwe, and South Africa has largely reversed previous gains in reducing maternal mortality. This symposium will explore avenues by which HIV and AIDS are associated with maternal and child mortality, broadening the discussion of women’s health to include the inter-related issues of gender and development.

Speakers will include Eileen Stillwaggon, Professor of Economics, Gettysburg College; Stella Nyanzi, Research Fellow, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; Francis Barchi, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work; Tefera Gezmu, Lecturer, Bloustein School; and Suzanne Willard, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Newark. Professor Meredeth Turshen from the Bloustein School, will moderate the event.

The event is free and open to the public. Abstracts for each panelist may be found online.

Recent Posts

Healthcare, Policy, and the Opioid Crisis: Bridging Gaps in Access

Healthcare, Policy, and the Opioid Crisis: Bridging Gaps in Access with Zoe Lindenfeld This week on EJB Talks, new Bloustein School Assistant Professor Zoe Lindenfeld talks to Dean Stuart Shapiro about her research on substance use disorders, particularly the opioid...

Public Policy and Surveillance Tech

By Marc Pfeiffer ICMA.org, February 1, 2025 I asked Claude.ai to define surveillance technology. In response, it replied, “devices, systems, or software that are used to monitor, track, and collect information on people, places, or things.” Municipalities use a wide...

Lindenfeld & Mauri Find Uptick for MOUD at FQHCs

Introduction To reduce morbidity and mortality among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), the evidence is strongest for medications for OUD (MOUD), which include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are essential...

NJSPL: Ensuring Accurate & Equitable Vaccination Info

By Yonaira Rivera and Vivek Singh  In today’s digital world, large language models like ChatGPT are important sources of healthcare information, particularly for those who face barriers like insurance issues or language constraints. As part of the IMPACT-NJ project,...

2025 IHC Grant Program Funding Opportunities

The New Jersey Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) grant program has announced its latest Request for Proposals (RFP) for grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations to advance policy and systems change through the inclusion of people with disabilities to...

Upcoming Events

Event Series CAREERS

Virtual Career Drop-ins

Virtual

Stop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning February 3 through April 28 between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]