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…
Next week, Health Volunteers Overseas will begin accepting applications for the 2017 Society for Education in Anesthesia – HVO Traveling Fellowship. With the support of numerous individual donors and organizations, the Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) and HVO offer…
Early this year, HVO began collecting stories from around the world. We asked our volunteers, leaders, and overseas partners to share their stories – the tales of compassion, commitment and determination that inspire them. As HVO celebrates its 30th anniversary,…
Globally, one in four people are affected by mental health issues, yet mental health receives considerably less attention than other health indicators, particularly in resource-scarce countries. Earlier this year, the Japan Times reported that the amount spent annually on mental…
Editor’s note: This post was provided by HVO volunteer and leader Linda Wolff, MPT. Ms. Wolff traveled to Bhutan in May 2016 to participate in the Wheelchair Service Providers Training program. Despite being classified a Least Developed Country (LCD) according to…