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GHRCCA envisions to develop evidence-based solutions to public health and social problems by conducting research, providing education and training, and collaborating with governments to implement policies. The center is able to do this by forming partnerships with governments, universities, and non-governmental organizations. | GHRCCA envisions to develop evidence-based solutions to public health and social problems by conducting research, providing education and training, and collaborating with governments to implement policies. The center is able to do this by forming partnerships with governments, universities, and non-governmental organizations. | ||
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Revision as of 11:18, 28 October 2009
About the center
Columbia University Global Health Research Center of Central Asia, or GHRCCA, was established in 2007, and is made up of a dedicated team of faculty, students, researchers, and scientists. Its primary aim is to introduce and advance solutions to many health problems, particularly HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, hepatitis C, substance abuse, and malnutrition. The center envisions to develop practical and scientific based solutions. GHRCCA also has a branch office in Almaty, Kazakhstan and regional representatives in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia. Staff from New York and staff from Central Asia work closely together to achieve the mission.
More than 80 million people live in Central Asia in the five post-Soviet countries: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. However, as Central Asia is slowly emerging into the global market, it faces many rapidly growing health problems. For instance, Central Asia has the fastest growing HIV epidemics in the world. Without adequate health and education services and resources,Central Asia cannot, by itself, mitigate these problems. By bringing together top experts, local and international experts, government, and universities, GHRCCA is trying to seek sustainable solutions.
Mission
GHRCCA envisions to develop evidence-based solutions to public health and social problems by conducting research, providing education and training, and collaborating with governments to implement policies. The center is able to do this by forming partnerships with governments, universities, and non-governmental organizations.
Vision
1. Giving vulnerable populations access to health care and social welfare 2. Educating the next generation of research scientists 3. Introducing innovative curriculum through faculty and student exchanges between the university and Central Asia
Research
Education and Training
