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Meet Little Umalbanen in Basra, Iraq
She was blue. Well, she was beyond blue actually—purple. We started the day with a little purple baby thrust into…
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4 Reasons We Provide Heart Surgeries In A War Zone
Libya is a country in turmoil, with a health care infrastructure that is falling apart. We get criticized sometimes for…
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Stories from Iran—Dr. Novick’s Tenacity
“You’ll never be able to give away heart surgeries to kids around the world, Bill. There’s no money in that.”…
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Stories From Iran: Meet Sima And Tarane
“What is my greatest dream for my daughter? With a little laugh, Sima replied, “To be human, of course.” There…
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Stories from Iran – After Lifesaving Surgery, Aylin’s Parents Dream About Her Future
“You’re beautiful,” Aylin’s mother sings to her. “We love you Aylin, the world is so beautiful with you in it.”…
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6pm in the ICU
Libya. Wednesday, 5:57 pm. ICU. We’ve dimmed most of the lights, so the patients can sleep more easily. Sleep is…
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We Love This Boy! Meet Ali Eimad
Ali is getting so big! We met Ali for the first time last November, when he received heart surgery near…
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The Importance of Time
There is a bed in the ICU that has developed a special function over the last few surgical missions. It’s…
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For Libyans, Is A Tiny Boat In A Huge Ocean The Only Way To Get Care?
“Unable to get specialist care for his six year-old daughter in Libya or a visa for treatment abroad, Abdulhakim Shaybi…
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Saleh’s Journey In Five Photos
Saleh before surgery, happy to be in his father’s arms. Saleh, the morning after his open heart surgery: sitting up…
