Long-time Cure Blindness Project volunteer ophthalmologist Dr. Sam Cady received the 2024 Alumni Humanitarian Award at Upstate Medical University (Norton College of Medicine) as part of their September alumni celebrations.
The Fistula Foundation and Muso Health are revolutionizing healthcare delivery in developing nations, with the former providing critical surgeries for childbirth injuries and the latter deploying community health workers to reduce child mortality dramatically.
When Dr. Michael Grady retired, he didn’t stop saving lives—he volunteered to help in Haiti, Gaza, Ukraine and beyond. From International Medical Corps.
Jim Ansara, co-founder of Build Health International, transformed his construction expertise into a force for global health equity. His organization has completed over 200 healthcare projects, bringing dignified and sustainable medical facilities to underserved communities worldwide.
Zackie Achmat, a South African health and political activist, receives the first Paul Farmer Award for Global Health Equity from McGill University. His lifelong dedication to fighting for justice and equality has improved the health of millions in South Africa.