Celluloid Heroes 2024
A short list of movies about real and fictional medical heroes, updated for 2024.
India
Progress and Challenges in the Global Fight Against Tuberculosis
Dr. Atul Gawande, assistant administrator for global health at USAID and renowned surgeon and author, highlights recent advancements in tuberculosis prevention and treatment, emphasizing the need for sustained global efforts to combat this deadly infectious disease.
Spotlight on CHWs: Meet the Auxiliary Nurse Midwives of Central India
Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) in central India are crucial to the vaccination system, providing essential health services despite challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted their importance in achieving high vaccination rates. From Gavi and VaccinesWork.
Meet Bilquis Ara, One of Kashmir’s Very Best Community Health Workers
A dedicated ASHA worker shares her journey of providing essential healthcare services, donating blood, and advocating for better wages and job security for her fellow workers.
Overcoming Cervical Cancer Stigma in India
CAPED, a non-profit in India, and dedicated community health workers are fighting cervical cancer taboos to bring life-saving screening and awareness to India’s remote villages, where 70,000 die yearly from this preventable disease.