In 2006 and 2007, the Global Forum for Health Research and The Lancet jointly sponsored an essay competition for young professionals (under 30) working in or interested in the broad spectrum of research for health and development.
The 2008 competition is now closed.

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2008 competition

Theme: Climate change and health: research challenges for vulnerable populations.

The Lancet and the Global Forum for Health Research are pleased to announce that 42 essays have been selected for the shortlist. The winners will be announced in autumn 2008.

The shortlist

 

2007

Theme: Equitable access: research challenges for health in developing countries

The winners

• Seye Abimbola ( Nigeria) “ Of patents and patients ”
• Denise Nacif Pimenta ( Brazil) “ Can the 'North' learn from developing countries: question or affirmation? ”
• Laura Sikstrom ( Canada) “' For the future for tomorrow': evidence-based research in food security interventions ”
• Lee Yung Wong ( Malaysia) “ The face of equitable access: going beyond health, to life for all ”
• Zhang Lingling (People's Republic of China) “ Where have all the barefoot doctors gone in pursuing a more equitable new health care system in China? ”

Young Voices 2007 press release (English | Français)
Essays

 

2006

Theme: Combating disease and promoting health

The winners

• John Amuasi ( Ghana) “Moving from combating disease to winning against disease”
• Lara Devgan (USA) “The bricks and mortar of sustainable health”
• Horacio Ruiseñor Escudero (Mexico) “What’s in a name?”
• Ayesha Sania ( Bangladesh) “First breath: who takes care of the newborn in the critical minutes immediately after birth?

Highly commended

• Svetha Venkatram ( India) “Inside her mind: combating childhood sexual abuse”
• Timothy Yang ( Singapore) “The real disease”

Young Voices 2006 press release (English | Français)
Essays

 

 

 

 

Last updated 4 July 2008