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June 03, 2024

Attitudes of women towards intimate partner violence in Guyana: A cross-sectional analytical study

This study assesses women's attitudes towards intimate partner violence (IPV) in Guyana using data from the 2019 MICS for women aged 15 to 49 years. It examines the prevalence of women who believe a husband is justified in beating his wife for reasons such as: “goes out without telling him”, “neglects the children”, “argues with him”, “refuses sex”, “burns the food”, “has another partner”, “stays out late/partying

May 20, 2024

Maternal and Newborn Health Exemplars Study: Studies Highlight Exemplars in Reducing Maternal and Newborn Mortality

Results from a landmark study coordinated by the Countdown 2030 with collaboration from the International Center for Equity in Health was recently published in BMJ Global Health. The Maternal Newborn Health Exemplars Study has identified seven countries that have significantly reduced maternal and newborn mortality between 2000 and 2020. These countries—Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Niger, India, Morocco, and Senegal—achieved remarkable results through improved maternity services, enh

May 17, 2024

Countdown to 2030 Annual Meeting 2024

This year's Countdown to 2030 Annual Meeting was held in Kigali, Rwanda, from April 22 to 26, entitled “Producing reliable national and subnational health statistics with a focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition”. The workshop was organized by the Countdown to 2030 in collaboration with the African Population Health Research Center, University of Rwanda and Global Financing Facility, bringing together over 200 researchers, stak

May 13, 2024

Exemplary research on Racism, Structural Discrimination, and Global Health

Professor Aluisio Barros, ICEH director, is a member of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the Exemplary research on Racism, Structural Discrimination, and Global Health coordinated by Gates Ventures. The group aims to discuss research proposals on the topic and is made up of researchers from different countries who are able to contribute with their diverse experiences and knowledge. ICEH is proud to be part of initiatives like this, which support projects that aim to reduce health ine

April 16, 2024

Trabalhe conosco como bolsista de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico e Industrial, modalidade B (DTI-B)

O Centro Internacional para Equidade em Saúde da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (ICEH, na sigla em inglês, www.equidade.org ) está selecionando (brasileiros), bolsa DTI-B para trabalho em pesquisa na área de saúde global, com foco em saúde reprodutiva, materna, neonatal, infantil e do adolescente e nutrição.   Perfil mínimo exigido Graduação na área de saúde ou estatística ou m

March 11, 2024

Fernando Wehrmeister participated in the selection of activity proposals for the 12th EPI

On February 26th and 27th, the ICEH researcher Fernando Wehrmeister participated in the Evaluation Committee for activity proposals that will be part of the program of the 12th Brazilian Congress of Epidemiology. The Congress (12th EPI) will take place between November 23rd and 27th, 2024, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the meeting, the Committee reviewed over 200 suggestions for lectures and panel discussions, as well as 80 proposals for pre-congress activities, which were

March 11, 2024

Janaina Calu Costa wins the Scientist Award 2024

Janaína Calu Costa, a research fellow affiliated with the International Center of Equity in Health, and currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, MA, USA, won the ScientistA Award 2024. The winner and the five honorable mentions have been announced this week in a ceremony at the Brazilian General Consulate in New York. The award ceremony also celebrated the bicentennial year of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States.

March 04, 2024

Aluisio Barros participate in the WHO event for adoption of sex and gender guidelines in research

In an initiative to integrate gender and sex equity in research, the World Health Organization (WHO) is hosting a webinar on Monday (march 4th 2024) from 14:00 – 15:00 CET to announce the adoption of the SAGER guidelines (Sex and Gender Equity in Research). These guidelines will steer future studies to encompass sex and gender identity variables, crucial for the accuracy and relevance of research outcomes. One of the highlights of the event will be a panel of experts, moderated by th