Global Partnership Projects

Global Pediatric Innovation Scholars Program

The BCH Global Pediatric Innovation Scholars program is an initiative created to support partners in implementing a project to improve pediatric clinical care or medical education in their home institutions. Visiting scholars are invited for a month-long observership at BCH and, in the following year, participants meet virtually with BCH collaborators for continued support towards their goals.

Supporting Club Foot and Hip Dysplasia Care in Rural Colombia

A collaboration between the MCRGHP and the NGO Healing the Children that supports orthopedic surgery services in Neiva, Columbia, treating hundreds of children a year with maxillofacial and orthopedic conditions.

Assisting Colombian National Police's Wounded Warriors

The Colombian National Police Wounded Warriors Assistance Project is designed to build capacity for physical and psychological rehabilitation services across Columbia and to create clear alternative training opportunities and career pathways for disabled police.

TB Screening in Pregnant and Postpartum Women Living With HIV in Botswana

Dr. Melanie Dubois contributed to two research studies on maternal, pediatric and adolescent tuberculosis, contributed to improved tuberculosis care delivery for pregnant women and children.

Arsenic Exposure and Spina Bifida: Sparking Health Policy Changes in Bangladesh

Dr. Mazumdar's research in Bangladesh has uncovered a possible connection between arsenic exposure and spina bifida, leading to new health policy resolutions by the Bangladesh Health Ministry focused on folate standards and spina bifida prevention.

Trauma Care Training across Ukraine

A novel pediatric and nursing trauma care training program was developed and implemented across Ukraine to strengthen trauma care capacity. Training has been transitioned to locally-led programs integrated within national education systems.

Enhancing Health and Wellness for Vulnerable Youth in Rural Rwanda

Since 2007, the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda has enhanced its health and wellness program by implementing standardized protocols and training, leading to improved annual health assessments, mental health screenings, and first aid support for its 500 youth residents.

Pediatric Oncology Nutrition in Myanmar

Enhancing pediatric cancer care by building a Pediatric Oncology Nutrition Program at Yangon Children’s Hospital in Myanmar to provide personalized counseling and monthly nutrition packages to over 400 children, training staff and caregivers to support malnourished patients.

Hearts and Minds of Ghana

Enhancing pediatric cardiac care in Ghana by delivering crucial surgical interventions, building local healthcare capabilities and promoting long-term improvements in patient care.

Strengthening Neonatal & Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care Nursing in Haiti

A nursing collaboration in Haiti provided education to 46 nurses from 11 hospitals across the country in neonatal intensive care and pediatric emergency/critical care during a 6-month training program. Haitian nurse educators were trained to independently facilitate the course and successfully implemented it in subsequent years.

Strengthening Pediatric Care in Rwanda: HRH Program and Beyond

Enhancing pediatric care in Rwanda by partnering with Human Resources for Health and the Rwandan Pediatric Partnership to advance pediatric training by providing distance learning for subspecialty education needs during the COVID pandemic.

Digitalizing pediatric records at JFK Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia

Developing a digital pediatric records at JFK Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia