Close Up: Debbie Dortzbach of World Relief
Debbie Dortzbach of World Relief is a hero to many in global health. She was kidnapped by the Eritrean Liberation Front as a young missionary nurse in Ethiopia, but instead of retreating from her calling after this experience, she has worked for nearly 45 years in global health...
International Health Partner’s Pro-active Partnering Meets Cancer and Heart Needs in Gaza
In Al Shifa hospital, Gaza, outpatient pharmacist Susan Sarhan sees about 200 patients with cancer pass through each day to pick up essential medicines. Often, the medicines they need are not available. “Our list of medicines in short supply has grown dramatically,” says Susan. “Shortages are a serious...
Connector Articles, Family Planning
ICM Partners with Churches to Help Bring Family Planning to Families in Need
Nurse Mylin Rendoque is happy to help families with family planning in the Philippines and believes that it aligns closely with her Christian values. “Being a parent is a great gift from God,” she explains. “Once you become a parent, you are bestowed with responsibilities. It is your...
Fighting Ebola Misinformation in DRC
The Ebola virus epidemic has been going strong in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since August 2018, Ebola misinformation are widespread in DRC, and research shows resistance and even overt acts of aggression towards teams responding to the outbreak are helping to fuel the spread of the...