Author: Dana Almberg

From the field – Summer 2018: Water and sanitation challenges in Zanzibar

There is no way to know where a project will go when it gets to Zanzibar. The water quality project started this summer focusing on collecting data about lead to create a device to test for it in wells. However, our research into lead contamination in water pivoted, providing us with the opportunity to explore […]

Interconnection and Infectious Disease

Progress has had many benefits for global health. As areas become less isolated, it becomes easier for people to reach hospitals and get essential medical supplies and a more interconnected world means we can spread information faster and further than ever before. Unfortunately, it also means diseases can spread faster and further if left unchecked. […]