The anniversaries of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria remind us of how dramatically our lives can change with the weather from climate-controlled comfort to calamity in a matter of hours. No matter what form catastrophe strikes, MAP’s first question is always, “How can we best help those most affected?” While we assess the need for […]
Tag: Global health
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Beyond the End of the Road: Providing Health Services To Marginalized Rural Populations
By: Olusimbo Ige, MD,MS,MPH, Executive Director, Global Health Unit, Global Ministries When Jean Shailunga of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) contracted cholera, he was more fortunate than many of his neighbors in the rural community of the North Katanga Province. The change-maker for Shailunga was the 16-day cholera treatment he received at a Kizanga […]
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Zika May Not Be In The News, But Its Negative Impact Continues To Be Felt
By Dr. Judy Monroe, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation For many, Zika virus has fallen off the radar since the height of the outbreak in the western hemisphere in 2015–17 as the news cycle has moved on to other challenges. But Zika virus remains front and center to the families with children born […]
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When Medicine Isn’t Available…
Photo Above: Dr. Mark Thorson of Haiti’s Children presents Dr. Philippe Seneque with a MAP International Mission Pack. Each pack contains treatments to serve the needs of 750 people. Dr. Philippe is the only doctor serving 80,000 Haitians in 69 villages in his hometown in Pestel, Haiti. By Dale Hanson-Bourke We hardly give it a […]
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On ‘Spanish Flu’ Centennial Year, New Funding Renews Push for Universal Flu Vaccine
By Joseph Bresee, MD, Director of the Partnership for Influenza Vaccine Introduction at The Task Force for Global Health. The development of a universal influenza vaccine has long been a public health goal, but it has thus far proven elusive. The April announcement of a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Page Family (Larry Page, […]
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Ebola Outbreak Response in DRC Demonstrates Importance of Global Health Security
By Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation We recently marked the second month since the beginning of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While this latest outbreak has been alarming, recent news coming out of DRC is encouraging. Importantly, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that […]
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20 Years, 20 Million Patients
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President MedShare is celebrating our 20th anniversary this year and, fittingly, we just reached our 20 millionth patient! The dedication and generosity of our donors, volunteers, staff, and global advocates made this momentous achievement possible. We want to thank all those who support our organization and encourage others to get […]
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Data For Health Initiative National Public Health Bulletins Vitally Important
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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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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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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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 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 […]
