Global Health Disparities: A Pressing Issue and a Student-based Initiative to Help

Authors

  • David Ripsman a:1:{s:5:"en_US";s:37:"University of Ottawa medical student";}

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18192/uojm.v10i2.4898

Keywords:

Philanthropy, Global Health, Student Initiative, Foreign Donation, Resource Poor Countries

Abstract

Abstract: Developing countries, such as India, suffer profound healthcare disparities compared to developed countries. This commentary explores these healthcare disparities, the barriers to improving healthcare in developing countries, and potential solutions to address these barriers. As an example of a medical student initiative, we highlight a not-for-profit organization that we started with a group of University of Ottawa students, Heart 2 Heart: International Healthcare Relief. Heart 2 Heart provides students at Ontario Universities an opportunity to support the health of low-income individuals in India, Morocco, and Bangladesh.

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Published

2021-04-17

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2021): Fall/Winter 2020-2021

Section

Commentary

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