Aimee Summers

TL;DR: A compact and portable, field-deployable, point-of-care system relying on digital microfluidics that can rapidly test a small volume of capillary blood for disease-specific antibodies for measles and rubella is described.

TL;DR: Assessment of county Ebola response plans in four rural counties in Liberia found that development of communication and transportation network strategies for communities with limited access to roads and limited means of communication in addition to adequate training in Ebola response strategies is critical for successful management of Ebola in remote areas.

TL;DR: Humanitarian action is needed focused on helping mothers cope with stress related to conflict and displacement while supporting women to adhere to recommended IYCF practices if possible and providing appropriate support to women when adherence is not feasible.

TL;DR: The baseline availability and quality of essential newborn care in Bossaso, Somalia was sought as part of an investigation to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of the Field Guide in improving newborn Care in humanitarian settings.

TL;DR: A high burden of NCDs among two conflict-affected populations in Ukraine was found and obstacles to accessing care and medication were identified and reported by a higher proportion of IDPs than adults in Donbas.