Africa: A Practical Guide for Global Health Workers
“The authors’ deep understanding, candid portrayal, and unmistakable love for these countries and regions provides a common thread that binds the chapters together and brings them to life.”—JAMA“Each of these chapters consists of an overview of the history, culture, and health systems of the country; a summary of key current health issues; and several pages of development indicators culled from United Nations agency reports. The contributors include a mix of medical students, global health researchers, and senior professionals with work or volunteer experience in Africa. . . . Recommended.”—Choice“In this guide for those planning to undertake humanitarian and global health work in Africa, contributors offer personal and professional lessons learned from their years working on health projects in Africa.”—Book News