By Michelle Panneton, MPH, senior program officer for the CDC Foundation In 2015, Bloomberg Philanthropies launched the Data for Health Initiative (D4H) to help governments build sustainable capacity to gather and use scientific data to guide decision making and policy development. One part of the initiative, called the Data Impact Program, aims to ensure health […]
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Impact: Ecuador
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President Each year MedShare organizes an Impact Trip to a country we serve as a way to give Board members, staff, donors, potential donors, and supporters a way to see first-hand the impact of our work and to evaluate current healthcare conditions. Each year we leave amazed by the impact […]
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Uniting for Health Innovation Debuts: After 50 Years of Service, PAHO Foundation Refreshes to Deliver Health Solutions for the 21st Century
By Jennie Ward-Robinson, PhD, President & CEO, Uniting for Health Innovation As we near the end of the first decade of the 21st century, we can clearly see that while a host of medical triumphs have led to longer, healthier lives, there is certainly much work to be done. Illnesses like obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease seem […]
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World Meningitis Day 2018: Eliminating Epidemics of Meningococcal A Meningitis
By Catherine Zilber Meningitis is a deadly infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. One particular bacteria, Neisseria meningitides, is the culprit of meningococcal meningitis and features different strains—A, C, W, X and Y. Meningococcal meningitis specifically targets the lining of the brain to cause a variety of health issues ranging from […]
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National Volunteer Week
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President As an organization that depends on volunteers, National Volunteer Week is a special celebration for MedShare. Our work is made possible by generous individuals who give their time and talents to our mission. As we celebrate 20 years of impacting global health, we are proud to boast a volunteer […]
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MAP International Adds Good Samaritan Health Center in Atlanta to Georgia-based Pilot Program
MAP International, funded by a grant from Georgia Baptist Healthcare Ministry Foundation (GBHCMF), announces the Atlanta launch of its pilot program to expand access to medicine in Georgia. The first such partnership established in Atlanta with the Good Samaritan Health Clinic will provide prescription assistance to uninsured and under-insured citizens who have fallen through the cracks […]
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Polio Eradication Is on the Horizon: What It Will Take to Finish the Job
By Mark McKinlay, PhD, Director, Center for Vaccine Equity (CVE) at The Task Force for Global Health We are on the cusp of a historic moment for global public health. The potential exists for wild polio to be wiped out this year, becoming only the second human disease ever eradicated. Eradication of a disease is […]
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Connected Communities: Harnessing Technology for Resilience
By Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation I know from my own experience in primary care and public health that it’s not a matter of if a community will need to respond and recover. It’s a matter of when, how and with what resources. California has been especially hard-hit by emergencies […]
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Supporting Mothers on International Women’s Day
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President On International Women’s Day, MedShare partnered with King & Spalding for a national event. Offices across the country raised funds and volunteered in support of 2 Million Mothers. Spanning 11 offices, King & Spalding’s team made 2,000 Clean Birthing Kits to serve pregnant mothers without access to traditional medical […]
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The Carter Center, MAP International and Liberia Ministry of Health Team Up to Combat Mental Health Crisis in Liberia
The Carter Center, MAP International, and the Liberian Ministry of Health have formed a new partnership to combat a growing mental health crisis in Liberia. MAP International, is joining with The Carter Center, to provide neuropsychiatric medicines and supplies to the Liberian Ministry of Health. These medications will be distributed to hospitals, health centers, and […]
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Childspring International: Transforming Children’s Lives
By: Alison Fussell, Executive Director, Childspring International There is nothing sweeter than helping a child in need, especially when you’re lucky enough to do so with such an inspiring team. With all the myriad problems going on in the world, it can sometimes feel overwhelming – making you wonder whether you can truly make a […]
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Show Your Love For Puerto Rico And USVI While Tripling Your Donation
Photo above: Debris continues to litter many streets in Puerto Rico as this photo from late January 2018 shows. By Laura Angel, vice president for advancement for the CDC Foundation Downed power lines, destroyed buildings, stacks of debris and massive infrastructure challenges. This description may bring to mind the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster. But […]
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Making Birth Safer for Mothers in Nigeria
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President Just over a year ago, nine developing nations committed to cutting preventable maternal and neonatal deaths in half. Bangladesh, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda are working to improve the quality of care provided to women and infants in their countries’ healthcare facilities. In our […]
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Opening A New Chapter in Global Health
By Dave Ross, ScD, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Task Force for Global Health This month, we will move into a larger headquarters in downtown Decatur to meet the growing needs of our programs and launch new initiatives to solve large-scale health problems. Due to the success of our programs, we have been growing at […]
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Impact of Contraception Access Program to Prevent Zika-Related Birth Defects Highlighted
Photo above: Through the Zika Contraception Access Network, the CDC Foundation and partners rapidly established a network of physicians at clinics across Puerto Rico trained to provide the full range of FDA-approved, reversible contraceptive methods at no cost to women. Photo Credit: © Evelyn Hockstein/CDC Foundation By Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO of the […]
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The Reality of Haiti
By Charles Redding As has been brought to light by recent news, the prevailing narrative about Haiti is that it is a nation of insurmountable poverty, plagued by nothing but natural disasters and infectious disease epidemics. We only hear about Haiti in terms of natural disaster-related fatalities or travel warnings. Our perception of Haiti is […]
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The Dangers of Counterfeit Medicine
Photo Above: MAP International Board Chair Phil Mazzilli and MAP CEO Steve Stirling recently visited hospitals and clinics in Haiti to survey how medicines and health supplies were being used to help Haitians. Imagine your child is sick but the closest clinic is days away. That is the unfortunate situation for many people in developing […]
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Global Health Security: Understanding Cross-Sector Risks and Solutions
By: Maria Thacker, Georgia Global Health Alliance In today’s highly mobile and interconnected world, a disease outbreak anywhere is a threat everywhere. An epidemic in even the most isolated village can reach major cities all around the globe in as little as 36 hours, disrupting international travel, markets, and business. The challenge of preventing the […]
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Better Hearts Better Cities
By Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 40 million people each year, equivalent to 70 percent of all deaths globally. To help in the fight against NCDs, the Novartis Foundation launched the Better Hearts Better Cities initiative in 2017 to improve […]
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Investing in a Healthy Future
By Charles Redding 2017 has been a difficult year for many. Outbreaks of infectious diseases like cholera and diphtheria have ravaged medically underserved communities in multiple countries. Poor healthcare in refugee camps has caused complications for pregnant mothers fleeing dangerous areas. The distribution of a faulty vaccine has left children in the Philippines at greater […]
