Featured News Archives
2013
During visit to China, Dean Julio Frenk aims to strengthen HSPH collaborations
February 15, 2013 -- In a week-long January 2013 trip to China, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) Dean Julio…
At India’s Kumbh Mela, world’s largest gathering, researchers document public health concerns
February 12, 2013 -- Tens of millions of people are gathering for the Kumbh Mela, a 55-day Hindu religious festival currently…
Measuring the effectiveness of public health interventions
February 11, 2013 -- If you’re examining the impact of air pollution control efforts in Denver, how do you statistically…
HSPH efforts in Africa helped lead to decade of success against AIDS
Government-funded program known as PEPFAR allowed School to scale up efforts February 11, 2013 -- The largest public health initiative…
Surgical safety checklist, paired with training, lowers complications after high-risk operations
February 7, 2013 -- Research has shown that using a checklist in operating rooms makes surgery safer and more successful.…
Tropical disease expert Adetokunbo Lucas wins humanitarian award
January 29, 2013 -- Adetokunbo Lucas, who earned a master of science in hygiene at Harvard School of Public Health…
In Memoriam: Donald Hornig, founding director of HSPH's Interdisciplinary Programs in Health, former president of Brown University
January 25, 2013 -- Donald Hornig, professor of chemistry, emeritus, at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and a former…
Harvard School of Public Health experts offer insights on curbing U.S. gun violence
January 22, 2013 -- In the wake of the horrific school shootings in Newtown, Conn. in December, Harvard School of…
Breast cancer in China: HSPH to partner in new awareness initiative
January 3, 2013 -- Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women in China, with 1.1 million new…