Global Healthcare & Education Initiative

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Global Healthcare & Education Initiative

The foundation runs a number of projects in East and West Africa as well as Central Asia.In Central Asia we collaborate with local diagnostic centers to build a complete imaging solution for the department of radiology.In Uganda we provide surgery assistance program for children born with abnormalities and in need of surgery they cannot afford.In Tanzania we have developed a number of educational programs for children who cannot afford schooling fees. This supplementary education is provided to low and no income families.

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461218518

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New York, NY 10023 USA

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eastafricaaid.com

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Description

Global Healthcare & Education Initiative

The Global Healthcare & Education Initiative (GHEI) is a United States-based nonprofit organization focused on providing healthcare and educational support globally. The organization's mission centers on improving lives by delivering essential services, primarily in Africa and the Middle East.

Overview

GHEI works internationally, partnering with local organizations to enhance healthcare and education outcomes. Their efforts are designed to empower communities and provide vital resources where they are most needed.

Healthcare Initiatives

GHEI's healthcare programs include:

Pediatric Surgery Assistance: Providing financial support for surgeries that families cannot afford, particularly in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Pediatric Oncology and Ostomy Care: Specialized programs in Kenya to address pediatric cancer and ostomy needs.
Medical Imaging Support: In West Africa, GHEI supports medical imaging infrastructure, notably at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana.
Medical Supplies Donation: Delivering essential medical supplies to health centers and patients across their regions of operation.

Educational Initiatives

The educational component of GHEI involves a student assistance program aimed at disadvantaged children. This program helps to provide tuition and school supplies, enabling these students to access education they might otherwise be denied.

Volunteer Work

GHEI relies heavily on volunteer work, engaging dedicated professionals and volunteers worldwide. They host workshops on various health topics, including stoma care for pediatric patients and living with HIV. Workshops for teenage girls attending school have also been conducted.

Impact

While specific metrics on GHEI's impact are not widely detailed, their efforts are part of a broader push to address healthcare disparities and enhance educational opportunities in underprivileged regions. GHEI's commitment to these causes reflects a broader movement by U.S. nonprofits to support global healthcare and education initiatives.

[1] https://www.gheiworld.org [2] https://globalhealthprojects.org [3] https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/research/programs/global-health-initiative [4] https://ghicn.org/education/ [5] https://www.medshare.org