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The IDEAS Competition encourages teams to develop and implement projects that make a positive change in the world. Entries are judged on their innovation, feasibility, and community impact. The Competition is open to everyone, but at least one third of each team must be full-time MIT students.
Whether it's a novel water filtration device or a unique translation system for immigrants, if you have an idea for a new way to help others, the IDEAS Competition is for you.
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To go directly to the online application website, click here. |
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the 2006-2007 Yunus Challenge topic is
"Increasing Adherence to Tuberculosis Drugs in Rural Developing Country Contexts"
Adherence to medication regimens-the extent to which patients take the drugs they
are prescribed-is estimated at only 50% worldwide. This surprisingly common
problem is the cause of both individual treatment failure and public health problems
across a wide range of diseases and countries. For this year's Yunus Challenge, we will focus on tuberculosis (TB). TB kills 1.7 million
people a year, yet the vast majority of cases are curable. Adherence to TB drugs is low
and is a major driver of the epidemic. The most successful program geared to increase
TB drug adherence, Directly Observed Therapy, Short-Course (DOTS) is relatively
expensive and, in 2002, was available only to approximately 37% of people with TB.
Interested in taking on the challenge?
Click here for more information.
Read the official press release here. |
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Join the IDEAS Volunteer Staff The IDEAS volunteer staff make it possible for teams to turn their ideas into great community service projects. If you are interested in joining the staff, email Alison at ideas-admin@mit.edu. We always welcome new members.
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