Developing Point of Care Ultrasound Training in Nepal
Ultrasounds are extremely useful in diagnosing many life-threatening conditions all over the body, including in the heart, lungs, kidneys, and…
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MEET and HVO Partnership for Nutritional Training in Vietnam
In 2016, nutrition specialist Dr. Susan Kleiner’s husband received a call from a friend looking for a dentist to join…
Reflections from 2025 Golden Apple Honoree Dr. Katharine Lowndes
By Katharine Lowndes, MBBS, FRCPath In 2018, when I was looking into volunteering opportunities, HVO stood out as – and…
Pediatric Dermatology Symposium in Kathmandu, Nepal
In December 2024, HVO and DI Skin Hospital and Referral Center (DISHARC) hosted a hybrid in-person and online symposium dedicated…
Celebrating Two Decades of Saving Newborn Lives in Uganda
Watch the video to hear Dr. Yvonne Vaucher and Dr. Margaret Nakakeeto share their work in neonatal care in Uganda.…
Journey of Home-based Palliative Care in Thimphu, Bhutan
By Yangden Yangden is the charge nurse for the palliative care service at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in…
Volunteering with HVO for the First Time: Teaching Nurses in Vietnam
Authors: Vanessa Teed, MSN, RN, CEN, CGNC & Kristin Ferguson, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN In early October 2024, Vanessa Teed and…
Teaching and Learning in Guatemala
By Madeleine Hines, DPT I found HVO while I was searching for an organization that did sustainable service travel for physical…
Sustainable Change in Orthopaedic Care at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center
For background information on Dr. Erdin’s team, partnerships, and previous trips, read last year’s blog: https://hvousa.org/blog/building-relationships-and-improving-orthopaedic-healthcare-in-tanzania/ Dr. Robert Erdin has…