One day, a student presented to me the case history of a couple—I will call them Mary and John –who had been trying to conceive a child for seven years without success. They could not afford even the most basic medical tests—hormonal tests for her and sperm count tests for him–to determine what the issue …
In my regular visits to rural areas in Nigeria to run medical clinics, I often encounter children severely dehydrated from diarrhea. These children are terribly weak, frail and sometimes unconscious. Sadly, diarrheal is still one of the leading causes of childhood deaths across the country. We know that diarrhea can be prevented through education about …
Dr. Jacques Sebisaho grew up on an island called Idjwi, belonging to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the second largest inland island in Africa, and the tenth largest in the world. Idjwi is roughly equidistant between the DRC and Rwanda, with 10 to 15 kilometers separating its western shore from the DRC …
Dr. Jacques Sebisaho tells the story of a surprising victory as he built a medical center in one of the most remote islands in the world. As part of the Undaunted: 10 frontline innovators shaping global health session at the Aspen Ideas Festival The Aspen Ideas Festival is the nation’s premier, public gathering place for …
A dear friend asked me to attend a fundraiser for Amani Global Works. I go to many fundraisers so I was expecting to find another meaningful cause that would prompt me to write a dutiful check, but would not particularly resonate with me. I was wrong. Once I spoke with founders Dr. Jacques Sebisaho and …