health programs
Pediatric surgeon mends hearts in war-torn areas
The Novick Cardiac Alliance, a roving surgical team led by Dr. William Novick, operates on children's hearts in some of the world’s worst-hit places.
Meet America’s top public health official
The United States has a new top doctor. Dr. Jerome M. Adams, the new U.S. surgeon general, says a top priority is tackling America's opioid epidemic.
U.S. helps hospitals in Guinea regain people’s trust after Ebola
The Ebola outbreak shattered Guineans' trust in hospitals and emptied the maternity ward in one town. Now it's full again, thanks in part to USAID help.
7 facts you should know about USAID’s new leader
Meet the new USAID administrator who volunteered in Kenya, was ambassador to Tanzania, and has family in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K.
U.S. military helps people in need in the Americas
"Continuing Promise" brought U.S. military members to Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras to provide medical care and other humanitarian efforts.
Guatemalan communities tackle drugs with U.S. help
Joed Osorio started using illegal drugs when he was just 10 years old. Today he is a “prevention coach” with the San Lucas Community Anti-Drug Coalition.
First Lady visits leading Israeli hospital
First Lady Melania Trump visited a Jerusalem hospital as a guest of Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wounded veterans run back-to-back marathons for a cause
Two wounded veterans are running multiple marathons in a week, in Boston and London, to spark conversations about mental health.
Vice president’s wife puts spotlight on art therapy
Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Pence, is championing art therapy as she travels with her husband to South Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Australia.