My name is Binta Diallo and I am a St. Mary’s College of Maryland 2010 alum. I majored in Studies of Developing Countries and International Public Policy! I am looking to go to medical school within the next few years and then work as a physician in developing countries. Global health is one of my biggest passions, it is absolutely fascinating and by increasing the involvement of students around the country and world huge differences will happen!
Binta Diallo
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Haiti’s Cholera Outbreak. Where did it come from? Where is it going?
November 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Binta Diallo, Global Health Issue Analyst Eleven months after the earthquake hit Haiti, the country is now faced with its worst health challenge; cholera. As of November first, the cholera outbreak in central Haiti had killed more than 250 people and infected more than 3,000 people. Until the current outbreak, cholera has not been documented to be found in Haiti since the 1960s. Due to the lack of familiarity with the disease, many people are said to be frightened by the news of the outbreak and unsure of what steps to take to avoid the … [Read more...]
The United States making a small fight against AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis?
October 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Recently, the Obama Administration announced that they were going to be allocating $4 billion to the Global Fund. For those of you unfamiliar with the Global Fund, it is an international “bank” that distributes funds and appropriate resources to the fight against AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis. The Global Fund is currently contributing to about 144 countries around the world. During a recent meeting with the donors in New York, it was announced that countries will be contributing a total of $11.7 billion USD for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, … [Read more...]
Youth engagement today
October 3, 2010 By 1 Comment
By Binta Diallo Binta is one of AIDemocracy’s 2010-2011 Issue Analysts. Find out more about Binta below or take a look at the Student Issue Analysts. Nine months ago, Haiti was struck by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake affecting as many as 3 million people. Immediately, aid organizations and governments from around the world responded to this disaster by providing medical attention, food, shelter, and safe drinking water. There was such an enormous effort in helping the country; immediate support and help coming from students and young adults … [Read more...]
