Since 2005 the Dementia Public-Private Partnership has worked to raise awareness of dementia by supporting memory clinics, developing and distributing educational materials and providing discounted medications.
Birth asphyxia— an inability to breathe at birth — happens with approximately one out of every 10 babies. Birth asphyxia is a major cause of infant mortality and can contribute to developmental issues.
Adolescence is a critical time but is sometimes an under-recognized popluation by the healthcare agenda. The Young Health Program helps address the health needs of disadvantaged adolescents and aims to reach 1 million young people by the end of 2015.
Before 1999, 14.8 million people in sub-Saharan Africa died from HIV/AIDS. Secure the Future® has supported research, community education, doctor training and the construction of new health facilities.
HIV/AIDS has left millions of children in sub-Saharan Africa without parents. Psychological support helps them cope with the loss and regain confidence. So far the program has reached 5 million children.
In rural communities, healthcare clinics are often scarce and many people can't travel long distances for vital care. This solution is a healthcare clinic on a train that travels to remote areas.
Each year, more than 80 million women in developing countries become pregnant unintentionally and as a result are at increased risk of falling deeper into poverty. Since 1966, more than 2.7 billion cycle packs of oral contraceptives have been provided to family planning organizations.