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Women's Global Health Program

Women's Global Health Program

Faculty from Bahir Dar Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital and University of Iowa Ob/Gyn department after signing of Memorandum of Understanding, Feb 12, 2020.

About Our Program

The University of Iowa Women’s Global Health (WGH) program is comprised of faculty from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the College of Public Health that are involved in projects throughout the world aimed at improving the health of underserved women and their communities through sustainable education, research, and clinical service, with local and international collaborators.

We envision a world where all women and girls receive comprehensive, high-quality health care enabled by well-trained, dedicated providers who benefit from an international exchange of resources and understanding.