Health in Your Hands is an international, student-led research collaborative using ultra‑low‑cost, accessible innovation to address pressing global health challenges.
We train student researchers and community partners to screen for neglected tropical diseases, together, at the source — paving the way for new, comprehensive approaches to neglected diseases around the world.
01 SCOPE Schistosomiasis Control from a One Health Perspective Ogun State, Nigeria The mentors, field workers, and health officials working with HIYH to fight snail fever on the Oyan River. See the program
02 CERVICS Cervical Evaluation using Rapid Visualization and Integrated Community Screenings Eswatini · Houston, USA The clinicians and labs helping HIYH build low-cost cervical cancer screening for women who can't reach one. See the program
03 BRAIN Bridging Access in Neurodiagnostics Houston, USA · Colombia The emergency physicians and partners bringing seizure detection to under-resourced ERs. See the program
The researchers and health workers in the communities we work with know their context best. Our part is to back them as best we can, with time, tools, and resources.
Students, mentors, and partners welcome. Send us a note and we'll follow up with you!