Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the global burden of cancer is on the rise. The World Health Organization predicts that the total number of cases will increase by as much as 70 percent over the next…
In 2016, we called on our global health community to help share the story of HVO’s volunteers, sponsors, and overseas partners—individuals and organizations who work tirelessly to improve access to and quality of care in resource-scarce countries. We strongly urged…
Lumbini Medical College (LMC) is seeking volunteers from HVO’s internal medicine program to assist with clinical and didactic training of medical students, and to help establish patient education programs in schools and communities that target lifestyle modifications to improve health.…
I have done work internationally before but this was the first time with a full armamentarium of medical knowledge which really made me feel confident with what I was teaching. I also ended up reviewing and learning some new things…
According to the World Health Organization’s recent report, “World Health Statistics 2016,” 1.7 billion people are affected by neglected tropical diseases each year, cardiovascular diseases and cancer take the lives of more than 10 million people under the age of…
Over the last 12 months, Health Volunteers Overseas has marked several milestones and celebrated many new achievements. In 2016, HVO launched ten new projects in eight different countries. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) became HVO’s newest sponsor, supporting…
Do you have a New Year’s resolution to stay informed about what is happening in global health? Whether you want to stay up-to-date on the latest research, or keep abreast of news and policy developments, there are great organizations that…
HVO is pleased to announced the launch of a new internal medicine training project in collaboration with Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in Guyana. GPHC, which is affiliated with the University of Guyana, is the largest hospital in Guyana with…
As we celebrate Thanksgiving in the U.S. this week, I find myself reflecting on the impressive generosity that enables HVO to fulfill its mission and have lasting impact. Our global health community is full of dedicated individuals and groups who…
Each year, HVO Executive Director Nancy Kelly reaches out to some of our most loyal supporters with this message: We need your help to spread the word and expand support for HVO’s mission to improve global health through education! In…
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of three posts by Victoria Elliot, MSPH, a public health professional and medical student who accompanied HVO staff member April Pinner on a recent trip to Angkor Hospital for Children in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Victoria’s background in…
In a recent article for Scientific American, Nina Dudnik, CEO of the non-profit organization Seeding Labs, which supports the work of scientists in resource-scarce countries, argued that researchers in developing nations are too often overlooked in the global fight against…