Noma: From Field Experience to Inclusion on WHO’s Neglected Tropical Diseases List
Noma is a devastating gangrenous disease affecting the mouth and face, primarily impacting children aged 2 to 6 living in conditions of extreme poverty and malnutrition, particularly in African countries within the Sahel region. This neglected tropical disease begins with gum inflammation, which, if left untreated, rapidly spreads to destroy facial tissues and bones. The […]
Leveraging Electronic Tablets to Enhance Child Healthcare in Africa: Updating WHO Guidelines Through Field Experience
To reduce child mortality and morbidity in developing countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF introduced the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy in the early 1990s. This strategy offered straightforward guidelines to conduct clinical assessments of children and manage common infectious diseases effectively. Over the past decade, several organizations have developed electronic […]
A Smart Stethoscope Supporting Patients and Care Providers
The team led by Professor Gervaix at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) sought to develop a device capable of automatically identifying lung and heart auscultation signs. This innovative tool would rely on artificial intelligence algorithms for the automatic analysis of sounds. A roundtable discussion was held during the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) 2018, bringing together organizations […]
Migration and Health: Bridging Field Actors, Academia, and WHO
In May 2024, the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) hosted a thematic day dedicated to “Migration: Health and Equity.” This event fostered connections among field practitioners, academic experts, and representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO). The Migrant Health Program of the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) was presented, and delegates from the three UN agencies addressing […]
