Inform yourself before you go! The resources listed below can help you find out the answers to your background questions such as:
- What are the official languages of the country you plan to visit?
- What is the life expectancy of men and women in your country of interest?
- What is the health outlook for your country of interest?
- How many health alerts have been issued in the past month for Pakistan?
- In 2010 the WHO drafted a landmark global policy document concerning the retention of health workers in rural and remote areas. You would like to locate this document.
- What is the most recent World Malaria Report?
If you know your placement, you can also locate your country’s Department of Health or Public Health Unit.