5 Groups Helping All Kinds Of People Access Healthcare

While access to healthcare should be a basic human right, many people around the world lack the resources necessary to receive quality, ongoing medical attention. Luckily, many organizations have formed to improve the way individuals can find and receive healthcare. This list, presented in no particular order, shares several of them.

For #1, we have Seed Global Health, an organization that believes that every country should have a robust health workforce that can meet the needs of its population. It aims to enhance the quality of clinical education and practice through its mentorship and training programs and works to raise awareness about the issues currently affecting the medical workforce of local communities.

Seed Global Health sends educators to its partner institutions in various African countries, such as Uganda, Malawi, and Zambia. These individuals spend at least one academic year at the local facilities to guide healthcare workers in the classroom and clinical settings. After completing the program, the local clinicians become the new mentors of the next generation of medical professionals.

Coming in at #2 is the National Women's Health Network. The organization was founded in 1975 by a group of activists and wellness experts with the goal of advocating for women's issues by pushing for policies that would improve healthcare systems and services.

The NWHN analyzes local and national policies to ensure they address women's health concerns. Through activism and online campaigns, the organization informs government leaders and local officials about various issues that need attention. Its goal is to pass and improve initiatives related to various medical matters, such as abortion, birth control, and personal care products.

Next up, at #3, we have Children's Health Fund. It aims to provide kids to the care and support services they need for healthy development. The organization started in 1987 with the launch of a mobile clinic designed to assist minors living in New York City's homeless shelters.

Through its Healthy and Ready to Learn initiative, CHF partners with schools and communities to resolve various problems that might prevent children from learning properly, such as chronic absenteeism, trauma, and general wellness. It also continues to deploy mobile clinics to make care services more accessible to children. The facilities often include waiting areas, examination rooms, and medical equipment.

Our #4 entry is Mental Health Europe. This non-profit group is committed to promoting a positive environment for those with psycho-social disabilities. It aims to protect and uphold the rights of those who seek or currently use mental health services.

Together with its members, MHE formulates recommendations to help policymakers develop programs and initiatives that can benefit people suffering from mental health issues. One of its primary campaigns is focused on advocating for an inclusive European labor market that provides equal workplace opportunities for those with physical, psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Finally, for #5, we have Last Mile Health. This organization was co-founded in 2007 by Dr. Raj Panjabi, a medical professional and Liberian civil war survivor. It operates by collaborating with government agencies and local partners to establish community-based primary care systems.

Some of its partners include groups and agencies in Liberia and Malawi. Through its programs, the organization trains and educates community health workers such as midwives, nurses, and doctors. By supporting these individuals, Last Mile Health aims to help local clinics deliver services to people living in remote and rural areas.