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The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.

The Research Department at Epicentre conducts research and supports MSF’s goal of proving medical aid in areas where people are affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or have poor or non-existent access to health care. The Research Department defines priorities for action, investigates epidemics, supports innovation, and advocates for access to efficient and quality medical care. Experienced staff at Epicentre work in various fields such as investigation, statistics, modelling, coordination, data management, pharmacology and laboratory sciences, administration, research, and medicine among others. Altogether, a team of 200 staff members conducts projects primarily in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The Research Centre in Mbarara, Uganda, conducts health related research aimed at influencing policy globally and relevant to Africa and Uganda in particular. Close collaborations with the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, the Ministry of Health and other partners further these goals and foster critical community engagement. The center is also actively engaged in teaching at the MUST Department of Medicine. Research Centre staff contribute to teaching research methods, supervising, and mentoring students. In addition, laboratory staff contribute to Bachelors and Master’s courses in microbiology, molecular biology, and medical laboratory sciences. The Research Centre in Maradi, Niger, was created in the aftermath of the 2005 nutritional crisis and conducts various work: medical care, laboratory, data management, and coordination. In addition to supporting the Ministry of Health, MSF, and other NGOs in response to outbreaks and nutritional crises, innovative research studies are also conducted in Maradi and throughout the country. The research center is equipped with a laboratory on the grounds of the hospital, where bacteriology, serology, and other routine analyses are performed to support research.

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems. As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Russia, Kazakhstan, Navajo Nation), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.