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The 2013 collapse of the Venezuelan economy and its political institutions has produced a crisis affecting all of Latin America, growing into the largest migration crisis in the Western Hemisphere. In response to the crisis, MedGlobal has established a number of programs in both Colombia and Ecuador.
“The migrant crisis is a reality not only in the US but also in many central and Latin American countries with much fewer resources. We are doing our part by improving access to dignified health and reducing the burden on the overwhelmed healthcare systems in Ecuador and Colombia.”
For her passionate work to save Black mothers’ lives, she is recognized as North Carolina’s USA Today Woman of the Year. This honor highlights her leadership in tackling racial disparities head-on.
Médecins Sans Frontières has provided extensive medical care in Jigawa State, Nigeria since 2008, aiming to reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality by improving access to emergency obstetric care.
Egypt has achieved a remarkable public health success in reaching the World Health Organization’s gold-tier level on the path of hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination within a decade.
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