2013 marks the 12-year anniversary of WiRED International’s work in Kenya, where we have established Community Health Information (CHI) Centers in Pandipieri and Obunga, both located in Kisumu, on the shores of Lake Victoria.
As polio resurfaces in five countries, including Kenya, the fight for the worldwide eradication of this highly infectious and potentially deadly disease is suffering a setback.
Shawn Ghuman joined the WiRED family in spring 2013 when board member Dr. Elizabeth Fine wrote to us about “an outstanding senior” at Virginia Tech who wanted to volunteer. Inspired by WiRED’s mission, Shawn now writes articles for this website and descriptions for the health modules on our W-HELP website.
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most common heart disease in children and young adults in developing countries, including Kenya. As a preventable disease, its occurrence may be significantly reduced by educating the community on preventive measures.
The magic began the summer I met Ed Born at the University of Michigan. Instant chemistry! Love at first sight! We made plans for a life together ending hunger, eliminating poverty, curing cancer and bringing world peace.
WiRED International completed a third trip to Peru—this time to a different, more remote part of the Amazon headwaters, 2,000 miles from the Atlantic ocean—to evaluate the region’s need for medical training and information.
WiRED International’s success rests solidly on its many partners and volunteers. Following our trip to Armenia, WiRED is proud to introduce Mr. Sebouh Baghdoyan, coordinator for our Community Health Information (CHI) e-library program in Armenia.
In our first venture into Southwestern Asia, WiRED, in coordination with Armenia Caritas, has just initiated plans for a country-wide health education program in Armenia. Launch of this project will involve six key towns in this history-rich country, once a part of the former Soviet Union.
This e-library of medical and health information modules empowers physicians and nurses, patients, community health workers and ordinary people to address the prevention and treatment of both infectious and non-communicable disease.
Armenia has survived earthquakes, war and genocide. Today, poverty and the lack of reliable medical information are creating a healthcare crisis for the people of this Eurasian country.