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.
ALIMA, an international medical NGO, has launched mobile clinics in Port-au-Prince, providing crucial healthcare services to thousands amidst Haiti’s escalating humanitarian crisis. Their efforts offer a lifeline to those cut off from traditional medical facilities.
Dr. Wesler Lambert, a dedicated healthcare professional, has spent nearly three decades working with Partners In Health in Haiti, rising from an intern to become the executive director of Zanmi Lasante.
VOSH-PA conducted a humanitarian eye clinic in Haiti amidst challenging security conditions. Despite obstacles, the team provided care to 649 patients and strengthened partnerships with local organizations, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to supporting eye health in Haiti.
Assisted by The Carter Center, a transmission survey found no evidence of the parasite that causes lymphatic filariasis, paving the way for the WHO to declare that the Dominican Republic has eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem.