Serving Marginalized Populations in New York City
Within the current structure of the privatized healthcare system in America, it can be hugely challenging to find time and resources to reach out to underserved communities.
HIV/AIDS
Turning the tide: How MSF transformed HIV/AIDS care in Uganda
MSF hands over its HIV program in Arua, Uganda, after long-term improvement in care and patient outcomes.
MSF: Thalassemia in Lebanon * Orbis: Trachoma in Ethiopia * Diane Duke of Friends for Life
by Harry Goldhagen; Published 12/14/20 Angel Sightings is a periodic collection of stories and articles published on other sites that highlight medical heroes and their work. Please share any heroes you come across here. MSF: Saving the Lives of Children with Thalassaemia in Lebanon Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in Lebanon have been treating children … Read more
Caring for AIDS Orphans: Dr. Jane Aronson and the WWO
One of the most tragic aspects of the global HIV epidemic affects those left behind. These are the orphans of parents who died from AIDS, or children abandoned because their parents were too sick to care for them.
Helping Children and Their Families Cope With AIDS
Improving the quality of life of HIV-infected children, particularly those who are economically disadvantaged, is the mission of several organizations that are donating their time, efforts, and financial resources to help these youngsters cope with their disease.