The tragic loss of his wife to cervical cancer ignited Borno state immunisation officer Maina Modu’s determination to protect not only his daughters, but all young girls in the state from the vaccine-preventable disease. From VaccinesWork.
In rural Nigeria, Asma’u Shehu tirelessly serves her community as a health worker, educator, and mentor, surmounting obstacles to transform healthcare attitudes, empower women, and inspire fellow health workers. From Gavi and VaccinesWork.
Dr. Danra Kazenski, a speech-language pathologist, launched a viral social media campaign to normalize stuttering and promote acceptance for those affected by the disorder.
Care Chest, in Nevada, is providing a wheelchair free of charge to a disabled girl.
Approximately 240 servicemembers from across the United States provided no-cost health care to more than 2,000 Virgin Islands residents June 1-9, many leaving behind their civilian jobs such as doctors, dentists and optometrists.
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