HCP Cureblindness Performs First Tissue Transplant in Eritrea
Salih Mohammed, 60, believed he’d be blind for life. Instead, he made history for being the first person in Eritrea to be able to see after a successful cornea transplant.
Angel Sightings
Heroic Worker Carries Patient Down Mountain on His Back
“A day after surgery, Santina was able to see and walk home alone, and she was able to recognize and greet many people she knew before she lost her sight.”
SIRUM: Making Use of Unused Medicine
SIRUM enables pharmacies and health facilities to donate unused medicine through its collection system. It then redistributes the unopened, unexpired drugs to community partners like free clinics and charitable pharmacies.
Beating the Odds: Providing Hope for MDR-TB Patients in Sierra Leone
Partners In Health is transforming multidrug-resistant tuberculosis care in Sierra Leone through their support of Lakka Government Hospital, leading to greatly improved treatment outcomes. However, challenges remain in expanding access to diagnosis and care across the country.
Grassroots College Networks Distribute Emergency Contraceptives on Campus
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
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