HBCUs Partner With The University Of Zambia To Further Disease Prevention Research
“We must serve the underserved wherever they live in the world and this partnership is an important step forward in that direction,” says Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, President of Meharry Medical College.
In efforts to further research about diseases that disproportionately affect the Black community, the Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College in Tennessee, and the University of Zambia have joined forces to create an international exchange program, ABC News reported.
We're thrilled to announce our international exchange program – focused on disease research and prevention – with the University of Zambia. True to its mission, Meharry is committed to serving the underserved, no matter where they live. More via @NYTimes:https://t.co/RNwkoyx4LN
— Meharry Med College (@MeharryMedical) April 12, 2018
During the program—which is slated to begin this fall—students will delve into the causes of the diseases, conduct research surrounding why they are prevalent amongst individuals from underserved communities, and develop strategies for prevention, the news outlet writes. Amongst the diseases that will be studied are HIV & AIDS, diabetes, cancer, HPV, malnutrition and other infectious illnesses.
“We are thrilled to have formed this partnership with the University of Zambia alongside Meharry Medical College,” Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and Dean of Morehouse said in a statement. “This agreement between three like-minded organizations promises to accelerate treatment and care options for AIDS, diabetes, cancer and other disease states that plague the people of America and Africa. By collaborating more closely we can impact more fully the lives of the people we serve.”
Professor Luke Mumba, Vice Chancellor, University of Zambia, called the partnership historic and believes that the collaborative effort will lead to medical breakthroughs and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare. Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, President of Meharry Medical College says that the exchange program is exemplary of the need to make an impact in underserved communities around the world. According to the news outlet, the program is an extension of an initiative launched by Morehouse and Meharry in 2015.
Several historically Black colleges and universities have been dedicated to addressing racial health disparities. In February, Tuskegee University was awarded an $8.5 million grant to go towards exploring why African Americans are affected by diseases at a higher rate than individuals from other racial backgrounds.
SEE ALSO:
North Carolina Central University Receives $16.3M To Fight Racial Health Disparities
Tuskegee University Receives Multi-Million-Dollar Grant For Racial Health Disparity Research

95 Photos Of Black People Marching For Our Lives
95 Photos Of Black People Marching For Our Lives
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This is the truth. Our country values gun rights more than the lives of Black and Brown kids. #MarchForOurLives #enough #neveragain #endgunviolence pic.twitter.com/JOtWLoMkL6
— YWCA USA (@YWCAUSA) March 24, 2018
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This is the truth. Our country values gun rights more than the lives of Black and Brown kids. #MarchForOurLives #enough #neveragain #endgunviolence pic.twitter.com/JOtWLoMkL6
— YWCA USA (@YWCAUSA) March 24, 2018
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Advancement Project team hitting the streets for at the March for Our (Black and Brown) lives. #MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/AMaXBD54Vp
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Advancement Project team hitting the streets for at the March for Our (Black and Brown) lives. #MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/AMaXBD54Vp
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I hope one day I will get as many rights as a gun. - A Black American #marchforourlives pic.twitter.com/5yFiZ18Jid
— Bradley E. Williams (@B_RadWill) March 24, 2018
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I hope one day I will get as many rights as a gun. - A Black American #marchforourlives pic.twitter.com/5yFiZ18Jid
— Bradley E. Williams (@B_RadWill) March 24, 2018
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#marchforOURlives Crew @KellyMcCreary @Alyssa_Milano @billprady @jehorowitz @RenaSofer @DannyZuker MY objective today was to look out for too often excluded Brown/Black/Indigenous lives 🖤✊🏽 #blacklivesmatter #GunViolence #PoliceViolence #StephonClark #RekiaBoyd pic.twitter.com/n8Mj9M7Jqs
— Kendrick Sampson (@kendrick38) March 24, 2018
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#marchforOURlives Crew @KellyMcCreary @Alyssa_Milano @billprady @jehorowitz @RenaSofer @DannyZuker MY objective today was to look out for too often excluded Brown/Black/Indigenous lives 🖤✊🏽 #blacklivesmatter #GunViolence #PoliceViolence #StephonClark #RekiaBoyd pic.twitter.com/n8Mj9M7Jqs
— Kendrick Sampson (@kendrick38) March 24, 2018
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I love John Lewis. #MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/Egs6Ggv2Lg
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I love John Lewis. #MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/Egs6Ggv2Lg
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Thank you @repjohnlewis. #GoodTrouble #MarchforOurLives pic.twitter.com/uLKsCliXot
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Thank you @repjohnlewis. #GoodTrouble #MarchforOurLives pic.twitter.com/uLKsCliXot
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Where's the lie? #MarchForOurLives. Image Cr. @sirmeadows @ColorOfChange https://t.co/HDDO3Dmgco pic.twitter.com/vSpR4CbITs
— ColorOfChange.org (@ColorOfChange) March 24, 2018
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Where's the lie? #MarchForOurLives. Image Cr. @sirmeadows @ColorOfChange https://t.co/HDDO3Dmgco pic.twitter.com/vSpR4CbITs
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I'm so damn proud of these kids, man.
— MT (@MasterTainment) March 24, 2018
Look what they did.
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Blind, selfish adults told them to sit down & shut up.
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I'm so damn proud of these kids, man.
— MT (@MasterTainment) March 24, 2018
Look what they did.
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Blind, selfish adults told them to sit down & shut up.
They tried to discourage them with lies & threats.
But these kids rose above it and inspired a nation.
And the world.#MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/WwcZOVDzEq
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These Kids will....
— Mayday Mindy 🌊 (@maydaymindy9) March 24, 2018
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN#MarchForOurLives @realDonaldTrump #TheResistence #NeverAgainMSD pic.twitter.com/aC7BCUPwnE
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MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN#MarchForOurLives @realDonaldTrump #TheResistence #NeverAgainMSD pic.twitter.com/aC7BCUPwnE
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#Marchforourlives was so much fun, it felt so good to make a difference 🐝 pic.twitter.com/8mBEJISCej
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The conversation about guns and safety is always incomplete when you leave out the voices of those most marginalized.
— Pete Haviland-Eduah (@TheNotoriousPHE) March 24, 2018
Inclusiveness is going to be key to see our movements to the finish line.
Had to remind folks of that with my presence today. #MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/O2dqDNk9lM
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The conversation about guns and safety is always incomplete when you leave out the voices of those most marginalized.
— Pete Haviland-Eduah (@TheNotoriousPHE) March 24, 2018
Inclusiveness is going to be key to see our movements to the finish line.
Had to remind folks of that with my presence today. #MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/O2dqDNk9lM
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I didn’t catch her name but she is telling her gun violence/ptsd story and she has made it real #marchforourlivessf pic.twitter.com/79PPCOuGYU
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95 Photos Of Black People Marching For Our Lives
Black folks were representing in full force at the dozens of March for Our Lives rallies held across the globe on March 24, 2018, attracting hundreds of thousands of students, activists, celebrities and other world citizens concerned about the disturbing levels of gun violence that plagues the U.S like no other nation. As the disproportionate victims of gun violence in America, Black people made sure their voices were heard. Have a look at the youthful faces of the country's current and future freedom fighters as well as their colorful, clever signs.
HBCUs Partner With The University Of Zambia To Further Disease Prevention Research was originally published on newsone.com