Revolutionizing Maternal Health Care in Mexico City
SEATTLE — For far too long, maternal health care in Mexico has been in crisis.…
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Traditional Medicine in Underdeveloped Communities: A Vital Income Source
SEATTLE — When the World Health Organization published its first Traditional Medicine Strategy in 2002,…
Providing Comfort: Initiating Palliative Care in Developing Countries
SEATTLE — Palliative care—specialized medical care for those with a serious or terminal illness—is a…
Health Care and Disease in Sri Lanka
SEATTLE — Sri Lanka, an island nation often known as “India’s Teardrop,” impressively upgraded its…
Victories in Obstetric Fistula Repair: Uganda and Nigeria
SEATTLE — Obstetric fistula results from an abnormal opening between a woman’s genital tract and…
Global Emphasis on Vaccination
SEATTLE — From foreign-assisted programs to government-funded projects in the health sector, vaccination has been…
The Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness in Sint Maarten
SEATTLE — Sint Maarten is a 37-square mile island with two different cultures — Dutch…
Collateral Damage—Attacks on Health Care
SEATTLE — Across the world, attacks on health care create barriers for health care treatment,…
After the Noise: Hearing Loss in Developing Countries
SEATTLE — In recent years, there has been a surge of attention given to health…
Training Midwives Reduces Maternal Mortality Rates in Bangladesh
SEATTLE — Bangladesh has made notable progress in ensuring access to health care services throughout…