Off the Grid: Barriers to Water Access in Lima’s Slums
If one only visits Lima’s developed and wealthier districts like Miraflores, San Isidro, Surco, or San Borja, in can be hard to tell that Lima is…
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MEDLIFE Mobile Clinics Are NOT a Medical Mission
Voluntourism and medical missions have been heavily criticized both in the media and the academic community, and for a good reason: they often ineffectively funnel valuable resources and time into…
Local Solutions to Anemia in Lima, Peru
Theresa with all of her ingredients, ready to give the nutricion workshop. According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency is the most common and…
Taking Action Against Gender Violence in Peru
“The day I remember most clearly was the day he caused this infection†Catalina Bailon explained in an interview about her experience with gender violence. She is referring to the…
Child Malnutrition in Ecuador
Doris Guacho Jaya, 24, with her three daughters. The twins were diagnosed with chronic malnutrition at their 9 month checkup. When Doris Guacho Haya brought her twin daughters into…
Elderly Care in Lima’s Slums
The aging population is a worldwide issue that many countries are struggling to deal with. Elderly patients who are suffering from rapidly deteriorating health issues form a large percentage of…
Earthquake in Ecuador Update
Five days after the catastrophic earthquake that rocked Ecuador on April sixteenth, the death toll has risen to 570, along with 7000 injured, 2000 buildings damaged and 24,000 survivors…
Inequalities Within The Education System
Education is a characteristic that people are usually quick to judge. What does it exactly mean when someone says they received a good or bad education? Can one quantify their…
The Effects of Migration in Ecuador
When our MEDLIFE Ecuador team came to visit our main office in Lima this April, we sat down with Ecuador Director Martha Chicaiza, Field Nurse Maria Chavez, and Project Director Luis…
Recognizing Frontline Health Workers in Peru
MEDLIFE field nurse and health promoter Meri Lecaros in the field. In addition to medical followup, she also provides social and emotional support for patients. In the battle for…
A Path Toward Land Title: Property Rights in Peru
Lima’s pueblos jóvenes are not like Brazil’s favelas, or Argentina’s villas, or the slums of Mexico City. While most of Latin America’s shantytowns have been haphazardly thrown together, without state…
Health a Hot Topic in Upcoming Election in Ecuador
As the February 17th presidential election approaches in Ecuador, many are taking a longer, reflective glance at what President Rafael Correa has achieved since he took office in early 2007.…