An innovative model of university cooperation in developing countries: results of five years of experience in internal medicine, health promotion and education
University cooperation in the field of humanitarian medicine combines academic expertise with development initiatives. The UniCamillus Task Force was established in 2019 to propose new models for training students from developing countries and promoting self-sufficient health systems through medica...
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University cooperation in the field of humanitarian medicine combines academic expertise with development initiatives. The UniCamillus Task Force was established in 2019 to propose new models for training students from developing countries and promoting self-sufficient health systems through medical interventions, education, and capacity building. Five years of experience in regions such as the Amazon, Cameroon, and the Gambia, using assessments, stakeholder collaboration, training, and long-term monitoring, were used to create an innovative model. Data was collected through field reports, interviews, and impact evaluations. In five years, over 130 health workers were trained, telemedicine centers were established, and improved medical access for underserved populations was achieved. The missions have provided over 4000 consultations and ensured continuity of health facilities after surgery. Integrating university cooperation into development programs promotes sustainable health autonomy. By addressing the challenges of humanitarian medicine ̶ lack of coordination, inadequate follow-up, and inadequate technology – working with an innovative model strengthens health systems in the target regions. The innovative model of university cooperation exemplifies university-led humanitarian medicine, fusing research, education, and service. Future efforts will improve digital health solutions, expand research collaborations, and strengthen institutional networks for lasting impact.
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| spelling | doaj-art-a13f7d100f544fc3bb4c2309cfb89eec2025-08-20T02:27:40ZengPAGEPress PublicationsItalian Journal of Medicine1877-93441877-93522025-04-0110.4081/itjm.2025.1941An innovative model of university cooperation in developing countries: results of five years of experience in internal medicine, health promotion and educationFilomena Pietrantonio0Vera Kopsaj1Francesco Rosiello2Aurora Tomassoni3Luca Moriconi4Donatella Padua 5Internal Medicine Unit, Medical Area Department Local Health Authority Rome 6, Castelli Hospital, Rome; Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences (UniCamillus), RomeSaint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences (UniCamillus), RomeDepartment of Infectious Disease and Public Health, Sapienza University of RomeDegree in Medicine and Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, RomeInternal Medicine Unit, Local Health Authority Rieti Medical Department, S. Camillo De Lellis Hospital, RietiSaint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences (UniCamillus), Rome University cooperation in the field of humanitarian medicine combines academic expertise with development initiatives. The UniCamillus Task Force was established in 2019 to propose new models for training students from developing countries and promoting self-sufficient health systems through medical interventions, education, and capacity building. Five years of experience in regions such as the Amazon, Cameroon, and the Gambia, using assessments, stakeholder collaboration, training, and long-term monitoring, were used to create an innovative model. Data was collected through field reports, interviews, and impact evaluations. In five years, over 130 health workers were trained, telemedicine centers were established, and improved medical access for underserved populations was achieved. The missions have provided over 4000 consultations and ensured continuity of health facilities after surgery. Integrating university cooperation into development programs promotes sustainable health autonomy. By addressing the challenges of humanitarian medicine ̶ lack of coordination, inadequate follow-up, and inadequate technology – working with an innovative model strengthens health systems in the target regions. The innovative model of university cooperation exemplifies university-led humanitarian medicine, fusing research, education, and service. Future efforts will improve digital health solutions, expand research collaborations, and strengthen institutional networks for lasting impact. https://www.italjmed.org/ijm/article/view/1941Humanitarian medicineuniversity cooperationcapacity buildingsustainable health careglobal health |
| spellingShingle | Filomena Pietrantonio Vera Kopsaj Francesco Rosiello Aurora Tomassoni Luca Moriconi Donatella Padua An innovative model of university cooperation in developing countries: results of five years of experience in internal medicine, health promotion and education Italian Journal of Medicine Humanitarian medicine university cooperation capacity building sustainable health care global health |
| title | An innovative model of university cooperation in developing countries: results of five years of experience in internal medicine, health promotion and education |
| title_full | An innovative model of university cooperation in developing countries: results of five years of experience in internal medicine, health promotion and education |
| title_fullStr | An innovative model of university cooperation in developing countries: results of five years of experience in internal medicine, health promotion and education |
| title_full_unstemmed | An innovative model of university cooperation in developing countries: results of five years of experience in internal medicine, health promotion and education |
| title_short | An innovative model of university cooperation in developing countries: results of five years of experience in internal medicine, health promotion and education |
| title_sort | innovative model of university cooperation in developing countries results of five years of experience in internal medicine health promotion and education |
| topic | Humanitarian medicine university cooperation capacity building sustainable health care global health |
| url | https://www.italjmed.org/ijm/article/view/1941 |
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