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December 11, 2024

ICEH Researchers Contribute to Publication on Health Inequalities in African Cities

Researchers from the International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH) have published two articles in the Journal of Urban Health supplement, which compiles studies on health inequalities in cities across the African continent. Both ICEH articles used data from the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) in from Sub-Saharan African countries, a region where over 430 million people are estimated to live. Additionally, the urban population growth rate i

December 04, 2024

ICEH Participates in the Brazilian Congress of Epidemiology

The International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH) actively participated in the 12th Brazilian Congress of Epidemiology (12th EPI), held in Rio de Janeiro from November 24 to 27, 2024. Organized by the Associação Brasileira de Saúde Coletiva (ABRASCO), the event gathered more than three thousand attendees. It promoted scientific discussions on topics such as racism and health, sustainable development, epidemiological training, health equity, among others. ICEH researche

December 03, 2024

Brazil registers 11,000 annual births resulting from the sexual abuse of adolescents under 14 years old

A study led by researcher Luiza Eunice Sá da Silva from ICEH revealed that 11,607 births annually in Brazil result from the rape of vulnerable minors. Data from the Sistema de Informação sobre Nascidos Vivos (SINASC) from 2020 to 2022 also showed that 30% of all adolescents up to 19 years old began antenatal care after the first trimester of pregnancy, with the percentage being even higher (40%) among girls under 14. This delay contradicts the guidelines of the World Heal

November 18, 2024

ICEH's Aluisio Barros Joins Faculty at ECE Immersion Program in Portugal

Professor Aluisio Barros, Executive Director at the International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH), is currently participating as an instructor at the Early-Career-Epidemiologist Immersion Program in Porto, which runs from November 17 to 23, 2024. This program, organized by the International Epidemiological Association (IEA), offers a unique opportunity for early-career epidemiologists to enhance their skills and network with leading experts in the field. The six-day intensive program aims

November 13, 2024

ICEH to Lead Course on Measuring Health Inequalities at Brazilian Congress of Epidemiology

The ICEH will lead the “Measuring Health Inequalities with Impact" course during the 12th Brazilian Epidemiology Congress. The course will take place in Rio de Janeiro from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM on November 23 and from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on November 24, 2024. This educational event is tailored for postgraduate students and epidemiology researchers, allowing them to acquire techniques for analyzing health inequalities. Fernando Wehrmeister from the International Center for Equity in H

November 05, 2024

ICEH is selecting research assistant

The International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH) at the Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil, is dedicated to advancing global health equity. As a WHO Collaborating Center, we work alongside esteemed partners such as Countdown to 2030, UNICEF, GAVI, and PAHO. Our research focuses on reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and adolescent health, plus nutrition (RMNCAH+N), with a commitment to equity. The Center has strong academic work in SDG indicator coverage and equity monitoring and in pushing

October 23, 2024

ICEH Experts Facilitate Workshop on Social Health Inequities in Brasília

The International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH) faculty members Aluisio Barros and Fernando Wehrmeister facilitated the 1st Workshop on Inequalities and Monitoring of Social Determinants of Health in Brasília on September 2-3, 2024. The workshop focused on addressing social determinants of health, particularly those related to vertically transmitted diseases. The event, organized by PAHO with Dr. Miguel Angel Aragón López, involved Brazil's Ministry of Health, UNAI

October 15, 2024

Key Insights from the International Center for Equity in Health at the World Congress of Epidemiology

The ICEH presented a series of rigorous studies at the World Congress of Epidemiology, held from September 24–27, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. The four ICEH presentations tackled pressing health inequities facing vulnerable communities worldwide, providing policymakers with data-driven insights. Exploring Disparities in Adolescent Fertility Rates in Brazil ICEH’s Aluisio J. D. Barros led a comprehensive study on adolescent fertility rates across Brazil's 5,493 municipa

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