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With data at the foundation of everything that government agencies do, accessibility and strong visual design is essential. Register for our upcoming webinar on July 17 to discover fit-for-purpose solutions that prioritize intuitive interfaces and real-time, customizable data visualizations. Register: https://bit.ly/4cu7LH1

As part of work for DoD STEM, our researchers created a toolkit that gives practitioners the resources to help multilingual learners develop STEM literacy in learning environments where the language spoken in the classroom is not their primary language. “STEM literacy is essential for student success in today’s global society, where we are witnessing the increasing interconnectedness of disciplines and the growing demand for critical thinking and problem-solving,” said Nicole Mills, a research education analyst at RTI. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LfcSzc

Through USAID's CR WASH Activity in 🇪🇹, we are facilitating increased use of sanitation and hygiene products and engaging the private sector, with an emphasis on promoting inclusion, particularly of women. Together with local partners, we're working toward a future where sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene services are accessible to all. Learn more about our work: https://lnkd.in/eXyyPRgb

#ICYMI: In a recent Human Resources for Health retrospective review, RTI’s Carrie Ngongo and her co-authors assess outcomes between associate clinicians (non-physicians) and physicians attending cesarean births in Tanzania and Malawi. The paper provides compelling evidence that associate clinicians are at least as effective as physicians in providing safe cesareans when measured by risk of iatrogenic fistula, suggesting that associate clinicians could be more widely used to ensure safe delivery via cesarean. Read the paper: https://rdcu.be/dLNzE

🇺🇸 This 4th of July, we celebrate not only the birth of our nation but also the freedom to innovate and collaborate. By combining the intellectual talents of leading scientists and experts, we tackle some of the world’s most complex scientific and social challenges. #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #rtidifference

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 We’re thrilled to share that we are one of the three winning teams of the 2024 USAID Health Systems Strengthening Case Competition! 🎉 Join us for a Virtual Showcase Event on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM EDT to discover our work in #healthsystemsstrengthening. The webinar will be conducted in English with French translation available. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3PaRPjZ Congratulations to all the 2024 Case Competition Winners: 1. A Model of Social Innovation in Health Care Systems for Reducing Severe Maternal Morbidity (LHSS/Abt Global) 2. Evidence-Based Action to Achieve Indonesia's Digital Health Transformation: Use of the Digital Maturity Index Assessment to Measure Health Information System Progression (CHISU/JSI) 3. Fostering Equity in Neglected Tropical Disease Services Through a Community-led Approach in Uganda: Closing the Gaps in Trachoma Mass Drug Administration Access and Uptake (USAID Act to End NTDs | East /WI-HER) #HealthSystemsStrengthening #HSS #USAID #InnovationInHealth

Discover Coconut Surveillance! 🌴📱 This innovative, open-source mobile app is revolutionizing malaria control and elimination. Designed by #malaria experts, it captures real-time data from health clinics and dispatches it to health workers using GPS-equipped mobile devices. With Coconut Surveillance, health officials can quickly and cost-effectively map and treat infected households. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/efxaPsjB

Meet Emily Hadley, a statistician and research data scientist at RTI International. She is using data to advance equity and responsible artificial intelligence. Recently, she used a machine learning model to better understand Long COVID cases. Her COVID-19-related work has landed Emily with a featured quote in the New York Times and Scientific American. Learn more about her efforts: https://bit.ly/3VPIqAG

When local health care resources are tight, every safe and appropriate option is worth exploring, particularly when it comes to ensuring maternal and child health. Two-thirds of global maternal deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Cesarean section saves maternal and newborn lives, yet it comes with a risk of complications. This new retrospective review in Human Resources for Health, conducted by RTI’s Carrie Ngongo, assesses the difference in cesarean section outcomes between associate clinicians and physicians attending births in Tanzania and Malawi. The paper provides compelling evidence that associate clinicians are at least as effective as their physician counterparts in providing safe cesareans, measured by risk of iatrogenic fistula, and suggests that associate clinicians could be more widely used to ensure safe delivery via cesarean. Read the paper: https://rdcu.be/dLNzE