The Global Health
Initiative
aims to detect, prevent, and treat congenital heart diseases in newborns of Colombia.
The Global Health Initiative GHI
The Global Health Initiative GHI
Is a global collaborative effort between the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (NCH), the Larry De George (LDG) Foundation, and the Lorena Perozo-Rocha (LPR) Foundation in Colombia.
Founded in 2019 to impact pediatric cardiovascular outcomes in Colombia, we aim to create a comprehensive pediatric specialty care program for identifying and treating at-risk children with complex congenital cardiac conditions.
Early newborn
cardiac screening
We aim to accelerate universal adoption of routine newborn cardiac screening protocols and to create innovative models that enhance access to pediatric cardiovascular care via multisite, state-of-the-art clinical and educational exchanges and partnerships.
Early newborn
cardiac screening
We aim to accelerate universal adoption of routine newborn cardiac screening protocols and to create innovative models that enhance access to pediatric cardiovascular care via multisite, state-of-the-art clinical and educational exchanges and partnerships.
How do we make it possible?
Scope
We want to improve the quality of life of Colombian newborns and infants through early detection of cardiac problems, aiding with diagnosis, treatment, and adaptation to daily life.
100,000 screenings in the first 5 years of implementation
Screening will focus on newborns under
30 days of life
Academic partnership with local universities in Colombia
Medical Equipment
Consumables
100,000 screenings in the first 5 years of implementation
Screening will focus on newborns under
30 days of life
Academic partnership with local universities in Colombia
Medical Equipment
Consumables
Impact
We develop healthcare partnerships with strategically located hospitals, maternity centers, and universities to implement and support the universal adoption of newborn screening for the early detection and treatment of CHD. Get to know more of our global impact.
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Cardiac Health
Makes Everything Possible
Generous donors make the lives of children with congenital heart diseases a fulfilling one.
Cardiac Health
Makes Everything Possible
Generous donors make the lives of children with congenital heart diseases a fulfilling one.