The New Kind of Volunteer Firefighter
How a brigade of locals became a key force in protecting people from the L.A. fires. From Harvard Public Health.
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Doctor on the Frontlines: Saving Sudan’s Most Vulnerable in the Midst of War
Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim leads MSF medical teams in war-torn Sudan, where they work to save pregnant women and newborns dying at alarming rates as the country’s healthcare system collapses under the weight of ongoing conflict.
Rome’s Unique Refuge for Traumatized Asylum Seekers
The Samifo Centre, led by director Giancarlo Santone, stands as Europe’s only publicly funded clinic specifically treating trauma and PTSD in refugees, offering comprehensive healthcare and psychological support to those fleeing violence worldwide.
“Power of Joy”: New Film on Childbirth During Ethiopia’s Civil War
The documentary follows a girl who survived a harrowing childbirth to become an ambassador for women’s health. From Think Global Health.
Guinea Conquers Sleeping Sickness: A Story of Medical Innovation and Resilience
Guinea has eliminated sleeping sickness as a public health concern, a triumph supported by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, alongside Guinea’s National Control Program and the WHO.
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