Handwashing Research Technical Assistance

Title: Technical Assistance on Handwashing Research and Program Evaluations

Principal Investigator: Pavani Kalluri Ram, MD

Funding Agency: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Period: 09/17/12 - 07/31/15

Abstract: Pavani Kalluri Ram will provide technical support for handwashing programs in Nepal and Kenya, as well as analysis of data and research on hand scrubbing with water alone or ash.

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