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By Brett MacLean, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Global Partners in Hope During my medical training, after sensing a long-term call to serve in rural Africa, there were moments when I thought, we’ll never be able to do THIS there. One of those things was hip replacement surgery. Fast forward a few years, and along comes Dr. Josh Urban, a highly skilled hip and knee replacement surgeon, offering his time and expertise. Even then, I didn’t fully grasp the tremendous need for hip replacements in...

We would like to share stories from the people we have impacted and partnered with across West Africa. For years, we have walked alongside these communities, building hospitals and water wells on land they identified and generously allocated. Throughout this journey, we have moved forward together, with your help. This month, we are honored to share these impact stories in their own voices, reflecting what our partners want you to know. Marc Edah, General Secretary of the NGO La Rescousse...

This month marks a significant turning point for our friends in Atomè, Benin: we are building the district’s first health center . Atomè is located in the southwest of Benin and comprises 16 villages just a few kilometers from the Togolese border. The district has a population of about 30,000 people , a significant portion of whom are women and young people. Access to healthcare has been a major challenge for this district; we cannot overstate this reality . The closest health center is 40...