Building a Network of Global Gastorenterologists: An Interview with Akwi Asombang, MD, MPH
Edward Alexander2022-03-22T10:16:05-04:00In 2021, Akwi Asombang, MD, MPH, joined the MGH Division of Gastroenterology, a branch of medicine focused on diseases of the digestive system, as a member of the Interventional Endoscopy team and Director of Global Health Programs. As an interventional gastroenterologist, Dr. Asombang performs advanced nonsurgical procedures that are vital to the identification and treatment of digestive disorders. Recognizing the gastroenterology resources and training are not available everywhere, Dr. Asombang currently works to build this capacity on the African continent. We talked with Dr. Asombang to discuss her motivations for doing global health work, current projects, and vision for the [...]