World Development Information Day: The Numbers at the Heart of What We Do
World Development Information Day was celebrated this past Saturday, October 24th to draw attention to development problems and the need…
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Health Workers (and their patients) are Counting on YOU!
In our last blog post, we highlighted what lies at the heart of HVO’s mission – the need for empowered…
The Heart of HVO’s Mission: Patients Need Health Workers
In a recent interview with the NPR Goats & Soda blog, Dr. Boie Jalloh discusses his work battling Ebola in…
Calling Attention to the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease on World Heart Day
Today, September 29th, we celebrate World Heart Day. This year the day focuses on creating healthy heart environments by ensuring that everyone…
Oral Health: A Global Need for Providers
Oral health is a fundamental component of general health, and there is a global need for oral health care. The…
Orthopaedics in Uganda: A Call for Volunteers from a Former Trainee
“I developed the desire to manage musculoskeletal ailments during my undergraduate training when there was a rapid increase in musculoskeletal…
World Physical Therapy Day – Keeping People Well, Mobile & Independent
Today, September 8th, is World Physical Therapy Day – a day for physical therapists from all over the world to…
Health Care Heroes
Last Thursday, August 19, the world celebrated World Humanitarian Day calling for recognition of those who face danger and adversity…
Empowering Health Workers, Strengthening Health Systems
The 2014 Annual Report for Health Volunteers Overseas is available online. This annual report highlights the contribution of our volunteers,…