Students from Questar III’s New Visions: Scientific Research & World Health program recently met with an African public health expert.
Dr. Jotham Musinguzi, who directed the Population Secretariat in Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Development for many years before leading the African region of Partners in Population and Development, graciously met with students on Dec. 10.
The New Visions students are currently studying the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). World leaders have mutually agreed upon these eight objectives, which define what is needed to improve global living conditions.
As part of the program, each student investigates a specific country and, in conjunction with MDG parameters, identify ways to improve the health status of that nation. Teacher Ruth Russell said this was an extraordinary opportunity for the class to speak directly with this distinguished expert.
Musinguzi, who was UAlbany’s first-ever Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate in 1991, is an international voice for reproductive health and family planning, as well as HIV/AIDS.
The day before, Musinguzi discussed Attaining the United Nations Global Millennium Development Goals by 2015: Opportunities and Challenges as part of the 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speaker Series at the University at Albany’s School of Public Health.
He said he enjoyed the opportunity to speak with this group of high school seniors.
“My wife and I were amazed about their level of intellect! These are truly the leaders of the future,” Musinguzi said.
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