Internship tips and preparation – Alyssa Bechtold, M.P.H. candidate, Boston University

Thankfully I had six months to prepare for my internship in Nzega, Tanzania with PeerCorps, because I was in contact with Mike Wilson starting in December 2012 with plans to begin the internship in June 2013. I made sure to Continue reading Internship tips and preparation – Alyssa Bechtold, M.P.H. candidate, Boston University

Nzega Injury Surveillance Project (NISP): Piloting an injury registration system in Nzega District, Tanzania – PeerCorps-CIPCS

Injuries (whether intentional or unintentional) are among the most important contributors to death and disability in Tanzania. Despite their importance however, they continue to be an underappreciated area of study with no significant prevention programs being implemented despite evidence which Continue reading Nzega Injury Surveillance Project (NISP): Piloting an injury registration system in Nzega District, Tanzania – PeerCorps-CIPCS