
Blue forests are under threat. A quiet revolution could save them
Mangroves can store up six times more carbon than an area equal to the Amazon rainforest. However, they are rapidly
From David Bornstein / New York Times: The United States now has a variety of federally-supported nutrition programs, but the health care system remains disconnected from the social determinants of health. Many doctors simply lack the resources to provide the comprehensive care proven to have greater impact on health than strictly medical treatment. A group called Health Leads is training young volunteers to treat the social factors, like poor nutrition and housing needs.
Mangroves can store up six times more carbon than an area equal to the Amazon rainforest. However, they are rapidly
Health Leads works locally and nationally to move racial health equity progress more effectively – in partnership and with communities
Community health workers, trained by Amref Health Africa, bring much-needed primary and preventive care to their communities. Read the interview
LifeBank Technology uses technology and innovation to provide 24/7 access to critical medical supplies to hospitals, like blood, oxygen, and
The World Health Organization estimates that $200 billion worth of productivity is lost every year due to untreated poor eyesight.
Juan Mendez is a professor of human rights law at the Washington College of Law, American University in Washington, DC.