Objective: All people enjoy a healthy life free of major illness, where they can physically and emotionally thrive

How do we do this?

Eradicate life-threatening diseases

Anemia

• Engineer invents cheap, needle-free test for anemia

Autoimmune Disorders

• Combination of two new drugs reverses lupus in mice
• New treatment prevents lupus flares without suppressing immune system

Cancer

• IBM's Watson Supercomputerr Takes on Brain Cancer

Drug Dependency

• When law enforcement collaborates with treatment facilities, drug users recover
• Use money seized from drug busts to pay for treatment centers
• High school uses drama department to educate parents about drug abuse
• Researchers are developing a "vaccine" for cocaine
• Medication disposal kits keep drugs out of the wrong hands

Parasitic Infections

• Scientists invent mosquito-zapping laser to combat malaria
• Chemist invents mosquito-repellent house paint for malaria prone areas

Optimize maternal health and family planning

• Food Pantry hosts weekly "Baby Day" to give out formula and baby supplies
• Finnish program cuts infant mortality rate by giving new mothers an inexpensive care package

Respond effectively to disasters and conflicts

• Firefighter invents trauma bag for schools and government buildings

Make healthcare affordable and accessible to all people

• Ship-based NGO provides medical care to cities around the world
• Engineer invents cheap, needle-free test for anemia

Reduce exposure to harmful substances

• Harmful chemicals in dollar store products reach large percentage of rural U.S. children