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How Global Health could be different



Malnutrition / debilitating illnesses could be treated at homes versus health centers

Malnutrition could be checked by arm measurement by parents / community health workers

Cervical cancer could be checked without a pap smear

The breastfeeding "Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative" could be harmful to new mothers / babies

Genetically engineered cows could produce insulin

The ambulance / hospital referral system for pregnant women / others could improve in developing countries

Low-cost, rapid, point-of-care, diagnostic health tests could save millions of lives

Antenatal corticosteroids / probiotics could help newborn babies survive

Homes in developing countries could have healthier / durable / affordable floors

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPM) could be prevented by obstetric measuring drapes / trays, IV iron infusions, and E-MOTIVE guidelines

Untreated strep throat / rheumatic fever could lead to heart damage / arthritis / behavioral disorders / kidney failure / sepsis

Newborns and mothers could have uninterrupted skin-to-skin for at least 1-3 "golden hours" after birth / stay together as much as possible

Single-use, retractable needles / needle-free injectors could be used in hospitals / developing countries / with drug users

Inactivated vaccines could increase mortality due to reduced immune response

Food / skincare / medicine additives / pesticides / herbicides that are banned in other countries could also be banned in the U.S.

Better testing could differentiate between viral / bacterial infections

Rural water systems could be monitored with sensors

Developing countries could have lower priced drugs

Contraception characters / fun, nicely designed clinics with free manicures could improve sexual education / birth control

Male circumcision could reduce HIV/AIDs spread

Clinical trials could not end uninformatively

Processing equipment could be used to produce safe food in developing countries

Prescribing / dispensing drugs could be separated

USAID / international development aid government contracting could improve

Stillbirths could be prevented / researched more

Hormones, antidepressants, steroids, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals etc. could be removed from drinking water

Bribes could not be required to access government services

U.S. health insurance could cover lifesaving breast ultrasounds / MRIs and patients could be informed about dense breasts

Media / news / social media / journalism could not be influenced by the pharmaceutical industry

Vaccines could not expire / be redistributed

Synthetic drugs could be legalized, regulated, made safer, and/or have public awareness campaigns

Gardening, undercooked meat, and unwashed food (toxoplasmosis) could be avoided while pregnant / with weakened immune systems

Litter / plastic waste could become prosthetics

Families could be enrolled in Medicaid / social services at laundromats, hairdressers, or other public places

Cookstoves could be solar / satellite dishes

Mental health care systems could improve in developing countries

Working / living temperatures could be cooler or warmer with roofs / fans in developing countries

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) could be eliminated

The newborn screening system could include additional disorders

Developing countries could have less "brain drain" and/or create incentives for returning

Solving indoor air pollution could prevent around 4 million deaths a year

Private equity could negatively affect healthcare quality

Health technologies / solutions could be created in developing countries to be available faster

The design of immunization records could be improved

Developing country blood banks could increase supply with motorcycles and google maps

The global health supply chain could be faster, cheaper, and safer

Engineering companies could have divisions to address global challenges

Chlorine could be created / dispensed in developing countries

Long-acting contraceptive devices could be easy to insert

Mother to child transmission of HIV could be prevented with a pouch

Medical oxygen could be available and uninterrupted by power outages

Malaria could be prevented with a vaccine

Fridges could be powered by solar energy

Blockchain could create secure and transportable identification, health, land, education, financial, voting, and employment records

Handwashing with soap could be fun

Bridges could help those in rural villages

Family caregivers could be trained in medical skills to improve patient outcomes at home

Instructional videos could improve global health

Governments could invest in large scale toilet construction, maintenance, waste disposal, user feedback/design, sewer systems, and behavioral change/public campaigns

Single use, compostable toilets could be available in developing countries and humanitarian crises

Herbicides / pesticides / lead / toxins could not be found in food

Home / building design / ventilation / height could prevent malaria

Toxic waste could be recycled rather than shipped to developing countries

Allied healthcare professionals could be the last mile in delivering quality healthcare

Children could be tested for sickle cell anemia to prevent future harm and the disease could be treated more effectively

Nicotine in cigarettes could be reduced to nonaddictive levels

Cuban family doctors could be a model for primary healthcare

Color-changing medical sutures could detect infection

Clinical knowledge, health workers' absenteeism rates, corruption/bribes/theft, power outages, and drug/medical supply availability / counterfeit medications could be improved in global health

Countries could have universal healthcare coverage

Plastic and electronic waste disposal in developing countries could create health and environmental issues

Formula milk companies could not target new mothers in developing countries

Nuclear / radioactive waste could be used for energy or disposed safely

Small loans could enable clean water access

Aflatoxin could be prevented in developing countries' crops

Water could be re-mineralized with salt, drops, containers, or filters

Developing medical human resources could improve global health outcomes

Language could be translated and created to improve global health

Ashtrays could be shaped like lungs

Cleft surgical repair could be available around the world

Stickers could prevent traffic accidents

A plastic bag device could be used for safer childbirth

New parents could get infant training / check-ins after birth

Pregnant women could have multiple testing for Group B Strep / a vaccine could be developed / more information and awareness could be available

Women / girls access to education / family planning could have a big effect on climate change, health, and development

Breast pumps could be discreet, rechargeable, and have a portable storage cooler

The World Health Organization's structure, management, and focus could improve

The World Health Organization (WHO) could be less susceptible to the influence of donors / countries

Teachers could help diagnose vision problems / deliver eyecare

Telementoring / telemedicine could help underserved communities access quality healthcare

Zinc tablets with oral rehydration salts (ORS) could save lives from diarrhea

Vitamins could be distributed throughout the developing world

Patient ambassadors could spread helpful health information and services

Motorcycles / bicycles could deliver emergency healthcare more effectively

Glysophate / pesticides / herbicides could have harmful effects on animal / human health

Human milk banks could help save infants' lives

Community health workers / entrepreneurs / mentors / volunteers could improve health outcomes

Birthing / newborn kits could be provided to mothers without hospital or health clinic access

Children / adults in developing countries could be dewormed

Unopened, unexpired medications could be provided to patients in need

Progressive soap operas, reality TV shows, and other shows could be used to boost human rights / public health / child development

Financial rewards for / selling human organs could be legal