The 2019 Statewide Global Health Case Competition took place on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019. Ten teams of students representing six universities presented to panels of judges with their recommendations and plans for addressing indigenous child health outcomes in the face of development and deforestation in the Amazon rainforest of Peru. The top three teams were then tasked with editing their strategy to incorporate a budget increase and present again to the full panel of judges. From there, the first, second and third place positions were awarded. 

All who attended were astounded by the creativity, ingenuity and planning that students put together in their presentations. The 3rd annual Statewide Global Health Case Competition was a success thanks to the students who participated, univeristy professors and staff who made it happen, UAB professors who served as mentors for all the statewide teams, and the panel of judges representing various universities as well as community groups. Thanks to all who took part! We hope to see you again next year. 

2019 Statewide Global Health Case: 

"Deforestation of Amazon Rainforest and impact on children health outcomes of indigenous populations of Madre de Dios province, Peru"

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2019 Statewide GHCC 

Final Round Videos:

2019 Statewide Finalist Round

2019 Winners: 

1st place, Team Blazers Without Borders from UAB

Alex Plazas, Kane Agan, Morgan Rozek, & Megan Richard

Presentation

2nd place, Team Mavens of Mayhem from University of Alabama

Jessica Drummer, Brooke Adams, Ibukun Afon, & Rolanda Turner

Presentation

3rd place: Team United, from Alabama State University

Vanessa Mallory, Keith Hayes, Taylor Rossier, & Dina Dixon

Presentation