This session will look at ways individual neighborhoods can be wholistically transformed— physically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally from the inside by the residents. It will present ideas of focusing on the assets that are found in people in the neighborhood and how those assets can transform their neighborhood.
This session will review
the epidemiology of anxiety and depression in several countries in Africa and Asia. Culturally and economically appropriate management for less developed and more developed countries will
be reviewed. Biological, psychological, social,
and spiritual aspects
of management will be integrated as applicable in a primary care setting.
TB remains a global public health threat. This session will explore the epidemiology, challenges, and global context of current TB control and prevention. Selected field-based solutions from developing countries will be shared, along with updates on innovative practices in public health from around the world.
