Students Eager to Improve Patient Care Need Teachers
Some of the best reports from our volunteers discuss the enthusiasm of students at our project sites. One recent volunteer…
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Health Systems – Key to Addressing the Ebola Crisis
The outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has consumed global health news this fall. As of October 19th, there were…
Expanding Mental Health Services in Bhutan
Friday, October 10th was World Mental Health – a day to reflect on the mental health challenges faced around the…
Oral Health – Why it Matters
Oral health around the world means more than strong and health teeth; as the World Health Organization’s Oral Health Programme…
Addressing Surgery Access with New Techniques
Getting access to an operating room is a recurring problem at many HVO project sites. The high numbers of acute…
A Health Worker’s Day in Malawi
When HVO lists the many reasons why we do what we do, we often discuss the global health workforce crisis. Reports from…
Celebrating Physical Therapy
Today is World Physical Therapy Day – a day to celebrate the work of physical therapists around the world. HVO…
Honoring the Humanitarian Heroes of Global Health
Tomorrow, August 19th will mark World Humanitarian Day. It’s a day that commemorates lives that have been lost in humanitarian…
Celebrating 28 Years – and Looking Forward to the Future
August 1st marked the 28th anniversary of Health Volunteers Overseas. As part of our celebrations, we’ve launched the HVO Photo…