Northwestern earns third place in Global Health Case Competition

A team of Northwestern students placed third at the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition in late March. NU was one of 28 universities from six continents to compete at this year’s competition, which focused on cervical cancer in Kenya. Starting March 20, the teams spent eight days working together to develop their solution before presenting it March 29. The group named its solution “Afya Yetu,” which translates to “Our Health” in Swahili.“Public health issues rarely have a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution,’” Feinberg student Rebecca Marcus said. “To create a successful intervention, it is important to recognize the unique needs and cultural norms of different populations.” “The give and take of a multidisciplinary team is truly an incredible feeling, and it helps get you out of the silo you may find yourself in while completing your degree”

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