A Conversation about “Investing in Humanity” in Honor of World Humanitarian Day
At the World Humanitarian Summit, held in Istanbul, Turkey in May 2016, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon outlined five core…
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The motto of the health workers who provide care to patients at Lao Friends Hospital for Children (LFHC) is: “Treat…
Nutrition for Growth Summit: An Opportunity to Commit to Ending Malnutrition
Forty-five percent of all deaths of children under five are attributable to malnutrition in its various forms. Stunting—a consequence of…
Celebrate. Collaborate. Grow.
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Celebrating Volunteer Achievements: Dr. Samuel R. Baker Receives Humanitarian Award
“Wherever you go, just take care of patients the very best you can and treat them like you want to…
Supporting Strong Leaders to Strengthen Health Systems
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Growing Healthy Children: Helping Health Workers Monitor Growth to Improve Care
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Celebrating Volunteer Achievements: Dr. Lena Dohlman Receives Global Health Service Award
Over the course of numerous overseas assignments, anesthesiologist Lena Dohlman, MD, MPH, has seen the incredible impact HVO volunteers have…