MEDLIFE Mobile Clinics: More From Cuzco!
Jose Antonio, a 7 year old from the community of Sacaca, was one of the 751 patients that we saw last week during the MEDLIFE Mobile Clinic in Cuzco. Jose…
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MEDLIFE Returns to Cuzco: Mobile Clinic Update
Last week, MEDLIFE completed its fourth Mobile Clinic visit to the region of Cuzco. Split into two groups, MEDLIFE staff members and student volunteers from University of California San Diego,…
The Hidden Side of Cuzco
In 1911, the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham announced to the world that he had found the ‘Lost City of the Incas’ – the ruins of Machu Picchu, located near to…
Supporters’ $1 Bills Build New Staircase in Santa Cruz
Earlier this fall, we introduced Joe and Tommy’s $1 Tour: a journey up and down the East Coast of the United States with the goal of giving presentations at current…
MEDLIFE Role Models: Meet Rosita Muñoz
Wearing her characteristic black woolen ski hat even in the blistering heat of Lima summer, Rosita Muñoz purposefully ascends the steep hillside of Santa Cruz, an enormous bucket of cement…
50:50 Campaign Update: Watch Our New Video!
The 50:50 Campaign is MEDLIFE’s online fundraising tool that allows students to raise money towards their participation fees and travel grants. Watch our new video to learn more about 50:50…
Ecuador Vows to Eradicate Malnutrition
Last week the President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, announced that the country will eradicate malnutrition within the next four years. The government will focus on pregnant and breastfeeding women, as…
50:50 Campaign Spotlight: Emily Regan
Campaign Spotlight: 50:50 Campaign (Lima Mobile Clinic) Student: Emily Regan School: Bates College Fundraising Goal: $1,359 Amount Raised: $535 Start my own 50:50 Campaign now! The 50:50 Campaign is MEDLIFE’s…
Pneumonia and Acute Respiratory Infections in Peru
Every year, pneumonia and other acute respiratory infections (ARIs) kill 50,000 children under the age of five in Latin America. According to the World Health Organization, at least 15% of the…
Peer Education in Pamplona: An Unexpected Weapon in the Fight Against Anemia
Education is an integral tool for improving the overall health of communities and promoting healthy lifestyles; likewise, it is a core component of MEDLIFE’s work in Latin America. Our most…
$1 Tour Update: Spotlight on the University of Georgia
Joe and I were fortunate enough to spend a few days at the University of Georgia during our $1 tour. We arrived Thursday evening and met with the UGA MEDLIFE…
Community Members Ask Congressional President for Basic Services
Pueblo is a Spanish word that for me does not have an exact English equivalent. In its most literal sense it means village or small town, but beyond that it…