STRENGTHENING HEALTH SYSTEMS
Local strength.
Lasting health.
FAHS strengthens health systems in underserved communities worldwide through charitable care, education and training, volunteer support, medical supplies, health promotion, and local capacity building.
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connected areas of action
People
Local leadership at every step
Beyond
Lasting capacity beyond each project
WHO WE ARE
Health access changes when communities lead.
Our mission is to strengthen health systems in underserved communities worldwide. We connect charitable health services, training, volunteers, medical supplies, and health education so communities can build resilient systems that last.
OUR WORK
The work behind stronger health systems.
Explore four initiatives in Peru, Uganda, and underserved communities globally, alongside the people and program model that support them.
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PERU · EARLY DETECTION
Community-based breast cancer early detection trained local health workers and continued care after external support ended.
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UGANDA · RADIOLOGY TRAINING
New fellowship programs are building radiology capacity in breast, emergency and trauma, musculoskeletal, and pediatric imaging.
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GLOBAL · PORTABLE DIAGNOSTICS
A portable breast cancer detection kit combines automated ultrasound and point-of-care diagnostics to reach rural communities.
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UGANDA · BREAST HEALTH POLICY
National guidelines and implementation strategies support consistent diagnosis, referral, and care.
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BOARD · GLOBAL EXPERTISE
Dr. Catherine Duggan brings cancer prevention, implementation science, and global breast health experience to FAHS leadership.
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SIX AREAS OF ACTION
Charitable care, education and training, volunteers, supplies, health promotion, and local capacity building work together.
OUR PROMISE
A world where every community has a resilient, sustainable health system.
Our vision is for all communities to have health systems that enable people to achieve their highest attainable standard of health.