By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President Over the past month four very special babies were born at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Ebute Metta, Nigeria. Four families welcomed four children into the world. But what should have been the happiest day of their lives, quickly became every parent’s nightmare. Their babies were sick. Born […]
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Unconditional Love Then and Now
By: Elizabeth Hodges, MAP International The father’s love for his daughter was apparent from the moment he walked into the busy clinic. Despite the worry chiseled on his face, the clinic staff could tell that the larger-than-life man dearly loved his little Gladys. No matter how imperfect she may appear, he loved her unconditionally. Born […]
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Clarkston Summit lays foundation for deeper community engagement
By Rebecca Baggett, MPH, Director, Programs and Communications, Emory Global Health Institute On Nov. 10, more than 250 members of the Clarkston refugee and immigrant communities, Emory and Georgia State University (GSU) researchers and volunteers, and community organization representatives met at GSU’s Clarkston campus to learn from each other and lay a foundation for future […]
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New Toolkit Provides Resources to Improve Data and Support Global Cervical Cancer Prevention Efforts
By Deborah Magsaysay, program officer for the CDC Foundation Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable, so why is it the fourth most common cancer in women with an estimated 570,000 new cases last year? In 2018, cervical cancer represented 7.5 percent of all female cancer deaths. Of the more than 311,000 estimated deaths from cervical […]
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The Complex Teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President Every year around Martin Luther King Jr. Day I see a lot of the same quotes and photos. Dr. King’s teachings boiled down to a few snapshots and buzzwords: peace, love, equality. And while he did preach all of those things, they were never quite that simple. Even his […]
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Global Health, Leadership, and Politics: Perspectives from Bill Foege
Global health luminary and The Task Force for Global Health’s co-founder, Bill Foege, said public health leaders must be involved in the political process if they are to positively impact decisions made by the government. “Every public health decision is based on some sort of political decision. You can’t separate them, and therefore we must […]
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Protect Yourself Against Infection: New Tool To Enhance Patient-Provider Conversations During Cancer Treatment
By Robert Lubitz, MD, MPH, a cancer survivor, physician-executive and an advocate for safe patient care. Lubitz is also the husband of CDC Foundation President and CEO Dr. Judy Monroe. Being told you have cancer is a devastating moment in your life, and my first reaction was probably typical of most patients‒fear. Fear of the […]
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Helpful Reminders at Year End
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President It’s hard to believe that 2019 is almost here! As we celebrate with friends and family and bring this year to a close, it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and making plans for the New Year. We often forget about the importance of making year-end gifts. […]
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Stories from the Field: “Where Healthcare Doesn’t Exist” in rural Uganda
By MAP International You can throw a rock from almost any street corner in America and hit a drugstore. While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, finding a CVS, Walgreens, or other pharmacy isn’t difficult. In fact, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, 90 percent of Americans live within five […]
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Celebrating U.S. Global Health Leadership on the 15th Anniversary of PEPFAR
By Porter DeLaney, Kyle House Group On December 1st, we celebrated World AIDS Day, and this year we also recognized the 15-year anniversary of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PEPFAR is a tremendous success story, and perhaps the best example of how U.S. leadership in global health can achieve transformational change and […]
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New Initiative Announced to Confront the U.S. Opioid Overdose Epidemic
By Dr. Judy Monroe, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation Unfortunately, most of us have a connection to the opioid overdose crisis now hitting the United States, whether through the struggles of a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor. Here’s a statistic that brings the epidemic home: Today, more than 2 million people in […]
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Curbing Antibiotic Resistance While Ensuring Access to All
Last week was World Antibiotics Awareness Week, an observance that takes place every November to increase awareness of antibiotic resistance worldwide. Efforts last week also encouraged best practice among the general public, health workers, prescribers, and policymakers to avoid the further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. MAP International serves as a life-saving source for […]
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Why Social Science is Important in the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
By Caroline Kusi Dr. Bill Foege – who co-founded The Task Force for Global Health, among his many other contributions to public health – once said, “if we are to maintain the reputation this institution now enjoys, it will be because in everything we do, behind everything we say, as the basis for every program […]
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The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number
(Photo above: Dr. James F. Fries) By Diana Robelotto, CDC Foundation How do you take on the daunting task of recognizing individuals who have made major accomplishments in health, saving and improving lives through their dedicated work to help others? This is a question Dr. James F. Fries, then a professor of medicine at Stanford […]
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Improving Quality of Life
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President MedShare’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people and our planet. But what does that really mean? For the patients we serve, it means ensuring that they receive the best possible treatment. It means providing compassionate, comprehensive care for those who would otherwise go without. It […]
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A Gift of Health for a Gifted Student – Dulce Maria’s Dream
By Dale Hanson-Bourke Dulce Maria is an excellent student. She never misses school, and at just 10 years old, she is mature beyond her years. That’s why it surprised her teacher when she had a hard time paying attention in class and began to rest her head on her desk. Soon it became apparent that Dulce Maria […]
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Serving Safely
By: Jan Batchelder, CTC, Raptim Humanitarian Travel Duty of Care and Risk Management – are they the same thing? These phrases have become the “buzz” words in the HR departments of non-profits everywhere. Keeping staff and volunteers safe is of utmost importance, and having a reliable travel risk management program and duty of care policy […]
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3-D Innovations, Algorithms and the Science of Body Measurement
Photo above: Dr. Maria Jefferds, CDC, and Dr. Karim Bougma, CDC Foundation, are studying the potential of a new technology on anthropometric data collection. The new automated system could have far reaching implications for public health—providing more accurate information will lead to better resource mobilization and preventive measures. By Terri Heyns When working in the field, […]
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What We’ve Learned In A Year
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President Just a few days before the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria, the Carolinas were struck by Hurricane Florence. Just a few days later super-typhoon Mangkhut devastated the Philippines. The question on my mind as MedShare initiated our disaster relief protocol was “what have we learned since last year and […]
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Asking the Right Questions Before A Disaster Strikes
Photo above: Senior Partnership Development Manager, Kipp Branch, distributes MAP Disaster Health Kits at a distribution center following Hurricane Irma. By MAP International On the morning of September 20, 1017, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds. One of the most powerful storms in history, Maria devastated the island […]
