28 Incredible Web Sites About Doctors Without Borders
Written by Dayna at 07:15 am on 14th November, 2011 Global Health
Doctors Without Borders, or Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has come to symbolize the best that humanity can offer to others who need help. Now assisting others in over 70 countries, MSF frequently insists on political responsibility in conflict zones such as Chechnya and Kosovo. Only once in its history, during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, has the organization called for military intervention. Otherwise, MSF remains independent of any political, religious or economic powers. The following list contains the majority of the English-speaking MSF sites and another list of other organizations that either provide help to MSF or that offers other types of public health care to the world from various origins, including the U.S.
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Top 50 Blogs by International Health Organizations
Written by admin at 08:00 am on 2nd June, 2011 Global Health, Health Policy
One of the most interesting career fields right now is international health. The idea that we can live in a world that is healthier for all is something that is becoming more attainable every day. You can be a part of the solution by becoming an expert in international health, or even by volunteering with different organizations. When you recognize that you can help with a problem, you become powerful.
The Internet provides you with the chance to connect with others, and learn of efforts being made right now in global health. All you have to do is look for the web sites and blogs of international health organizations. Governments, charities, religions and trusts are all working in the interest of public health. If you are interested, here are 50 great blogs by international health organizations:
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Tags: global health, health, health blogs, international health, public health
