Category: Press Releases

The BMJ: "Self Care Interventions for Sexual and Reproductive Health"

RMF Uganda Featured in the BMJ Article

On April 1, 2019, the BMJ published the article "Self care interventions could advance sexual and reproductive health in humanitarian settings." This article begins by summarizing the humanitarian crisis affecting refugees, asylum seekers, and IDPs, and then introduces the concept of self care interventions, such as HIV self-testing, as a way to address the health care aspect of this crisis as it pertains to sexual and reproductive health services and rights. The refugee crisis in Uganda…

RMF Support to National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)

Kathmandu, 26th July (Nagarik) – Real Medicine Foundation has handed over support and educational materials to Bir Hospital Nursing Campus, the nursing school of National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS). RMF Program Manager Ganesh Shrestha handed over the support to Prof. Dr. Ganesh Bahadur Gurung, Honorable Vice Chancellor of NAMS in a special ceremony.

In the ceremony, Dr. Gurung highlighted the fact that initiation of the Midwifery Education Program at NAMS was long awaited and involved a lot of effort from…

Nobody chooses to be a refugee. Nobody chooses to lose their home, livelihoods, culture and careers to go into the unknown. Half of the world’s 21.3 million refugees are children. These children have been witness to things that children should never be exposed to – the true horrors of the world. Welcoming refugees who are fleeing violence and terrorism is our duty as a human race, to help others in their time of need.

On Friday, 27 January, President Trump signed executive orders suspending the U.S. refugee program for 120 days, slashing refugee admissions by more than half…

Midwifery Education

Providing a well-rounded program

Since early 2016, RMF has joined with Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP), UNFPA, WHO, and GIZ to support urgently needed midwifery education in Nepal. As one of the external development partners for the project, RMF’s specific contributions will include creating a database for the Nepal Nursing Council, providing a full-time international mentor to the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), providing scholarships, and supplying learning materials, equipment, and a skills lab to NAMS. RMF also brings unique expertise to the project, having initiated, co-founded, and continuously supported…

646,115 South Sudan refugees and asylum-seekers in country

407,343 South Sudan new arrivals since July 2016

The number of Burundian refugees, many of whom are women and children, "fleeing violence, threats, extrajudicial killings, abduction, torture and persecution" has now surpassed 300,000. This press briefing from UNHCR spokesperson William Spindler further explains that resources for refugees are already overstretched in surrounding host countries, and additional support is urgently needed for the steady (and in some cases, increasing) number of new arrivals. Currently, Burundian refugees are seeking asylum in the following countries:

Prabhakar Sinha, RMF India’s Director of Programs, participated in the Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB) Sustainability Summit on Saturday, February 27th. Mr. Sinha participated as a panelist during a panel discussion of sustainability and entrepreneurship. They discussed how to turn ideas into projects and projects into successful businesses.

Here is a brief profile of each person requested to speak at this event:

Dr. Shanti Auluck, Chairperson & Founder member, Muskaan

Dr. Shanti Auluck is the Chairperson & one of the founding members of Muskaan – an NGO formed by parents and professionals to…

A year ago RMF backed the project Empower Adolescent Girls in India with Catapult: Action for Equality. On September 1, 2012, Real Medicine Foundation (RMF) conducted a workshop of 44 adolescent girls in the community hall in Bhagyapur Village. With the help of two books and a curriculum published by the National Level Government Organization for the Purpose of Adolescent Education, the content of the workshop was created. The content covered: What is Adolescence?, The Changes in Adolescence – Physical, Emotional, Psychological and Social, Anemia, Diet in Adolescence, Menstrual Cycle vs Myths & Misconceptions, and Personal Hygiene.

Key topics and speakers revealed at the upcoming AIDF Africa Summit 2016

With the Aid & Development Africa Summit 2016 (2-3 February, UNCC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) fast approaching, you are invited to hear from internationally recognised experts, who will deliver invaluable insight into technological innovations and best practice to improve aid delivery and development strategy in East Africa, including:

• H. E. Debretsion G. Michael, Minister of Communications & Information Technology, Ethiopia and H.E. Kesetebirahn Admasu, Minister of Health, Ethiopia invited as keynote speakers of the Aid & Development Africa Summit 2016

• Opening…

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January 29, 2015

Real Medicine Foundation South Sudan and UNICEF South Sudan Partnership

Malnutrition Treatment, Education and Outreach in Jonglei State, South Sudan

Real Medicine Foundation (RMF) is proud to announce a new partnership with UNICEF and the South Sudan Ministry of Health to bring our expertise in Malnutrition Treatment, Education and Outreach to one of the hardest hit areas of South Sudan, Jonglei State. The partnership agreement between RMF and UNICEF was signed in December 2014 with RMF preparing for launch in January and rolling out the activities in February,…

Health eVillages launches its newest program by teaming up with the Real Medicine Foundation in South Sudan to reduce top maternal mortality rate in the world

November 04, 2014 by Marrison Worthington

Humanitarian organizations deploy mobile resources immediately to save babies’ lives

READING, MA – (November 4, 2014) – No mother should have to die giving life to a child. But in South Sudan a woman has a 1 in 7 chance of dying in pregnancy and childbirth in her lifetime – the highest official maternal mortality rate in the world with 2,054 deaths per…

Handout below from World Bank Presentation: Michael Matheke-Fischer presenting at the World Bank Group Annual Meetings last week on Scaling Up Health Services. For more information about the presentation visit the "World Bank Development Marketplace website"

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Grant funds more than 13,000 pounds of medical supplies

January 21, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA – Today Real Medicine Foundation (RMF) announced that it has successfully delivered more than 13,000 pounds of urgently needed medicines, medical supplies and equipment to Juba Teaching Hospital. Because of the generous support of Humanity United, Pam and Pierre Omidyar, Michael Wilson, and The Maya Foundation, RMF was able to initiate the procurement of critically needed supplies in Kampala to be shipped to Juba Teaching Hospital in the course of late December/early January. 856 boxes of medicines, medical supplies and…

Los Angeles, CA – International health and humanitarian relief organization Real Medicine Foundation (RMF) announces the completion of its first Climb for Real™ squad. Climb for Real™ is an effort by a number of private individuals and amateur climbers who will summit Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of and funding for Real Medicine’s work around the world. Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak, located in Tanzania and standing at 19,341 feet. The climb will take place November 11-20, 2013.

Dr. Garrett Cale Smith, CEO of Nasseo, Inc. and an RMF Advisory Board member, will join Climb for Real™. He…

The cheering station raised funds for worldwide humanitarian support with help from Athletes For Real Medicine and Payam Jarrah-Nejad, MD, FACS.

LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The 2013 LA Marathon featured cheering stations scattered throughout the course to inspire thousands of runners to continue to push themselves. However, one cheering station in particular had a charitable goal in mind. In addition to providing music and live performers to the marathoners, the Real Medicine Foundation’s cheering station, located at Mile 22, sought to bring awareness to its humanitarian campaign that brings relief to those in disaster and poverty stricken areas…

Los Angeles, CA – Today the international humanitarian relief organization Real Medicine Foundation (RMF) announces Climb for Real™, a mountain climbing program through which private individuals can register and use their climb to raise awareness of the organization’s international work and fundraise for RMF’s projects around the world. The program is being launched with its first volunteer already on board: George Clardy, who splits his time between Los Angeles and Ventura County, will climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, for Real Medicine this fall.

Dr. Fuchs says, “When I met…

New Fundraising Event Offers Los Angeles Residents the Opportunity to “Show Beauty from the Inside Out”

February 6, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles-based international humanitarian aid organization Real Medicine Foundationwill be the beneficiary of Beauty for Real™, a fundraising event taking place on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 3-6pm.  The event, to be hosted by Great Earth Compounding Pharmacy in West Hollywood, will feature renowned LA dermatologist Dr. Tanya Kormeili(as seen on The Doctors) offering the beauty treatments, including injections and chemical peels, at a one-time discount, with…

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Community Celebrates Real Medicine Foundation Armenia Accomplishments

Los Angeles, CA – Real Medicine Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its Travel for Real™ program.  Through this program, members of the public can participate in deals from hotels, airlines, and other members of the tourist industry – save the world by traveling the world!  Private companies that enroll in the Travel for Real™ program agree to donate a percentage of associated profits to the 501c3 organization.

Real Medicine’s debut Travel for Real™program partner is Ace Hotel, which has generously offered 10% of August-September stays at…

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Mediterranean Soiree supports clinic in rural Armenia

by Joe Roos

Published: Sunday July 15, 2012

photo: Some of the soiree participants

The Real Medicine Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization providing humanitarian aid and development all over the world, organized a Mediterranean Soiree June 22 at Alcazar in Encino to benefit the Shinuhayr Clinic in Armenia’s southern Syunik province.

As guests stepped in the door June 22 at Alcazar, the Fine Middle Eastern Cuisine Restaurant, they were greeted by a coordinated web of…

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INTERNATIONAL AID ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES SOUTH SUDAN’S FIRST INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH HISTORIC STUDENT CLASS

July 9, 2012 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Today internationally acclaimed humanitarian relief and development organization Real Medicine Foundation joins in celebrating South Sudan’s first anniversary of its independence day. The organization has a close history with the new nation, where its CEO and Founder Dr. Martina Fuchs has just returned from visiting with the students, faculty, and staff of Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery…

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES NONPROFIT PARTNERS FOR SECOND ANNUAL “CREATING CHANGE” PRO BONO EVENT

Employees to donate creative services at 12-hour marathon event supporting nonprofit missions

Silver Spring, Md. – Discovery Communications today announced the nonprofit organizations selected to take part in the company’s annual pro bono initiative, Discovery Impact: Creating Change. During this 12-hour creative marathon, employees will lend their talents in marketing, communications, creative design services, social media and video production to…

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Real Medicine Foundation Receives United Nations Special Consultative Status

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA-(Marketwire Aug. 18, 2011) – Real Medicine Foundation is proud to announce that the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has formally recognized the organization and granted it "Special Consultative Status". Today Real Medicine also celebrates its 6th anniversary as a nonprofit organization.

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Real Medicine Foundation today announced that SK3 Group, Inc. (Ticker Symbol: SKTO) has committed to advise Real Medicine Foundation in its efforts to save a hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Real Medicine Foundation has maintained a strong presence in Haiti since the devastating earthquake that hit the region earlier this year, and its work establishing long-term medical facilities and caring for the hundreds of thousands of homeless there has been applauded by the international community.

Henry Jan, CEO of SK3 Group’s parent company Healthcare of Today, Inc.…

Die Hilfe für Haiti kam aus aller Welt als die Katastrophe vom 12. Januar hereinbrach: Millionen spendeten, unzählige Helfer waren sofort vor Ort.

So wie Dr. Martina Fuchs. Als Ärztin war die Deutsche nur wenige Tage nach dem Beben in Haiti stationiert. Jetzt kehrt sie nochmals zurück. Denn Menschen wie sie braucht das Land derzeit ganz besonders.

Drei Monate ist es jetzt her, dass ein Erdbeben der Stärke 7,0 Haiti erschütterte und die Menschen dort ins Elend stürzte.

Hilfe für Haiti gab es sofort

Die Bilanz der…

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Going the Extra Mile

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Affair To Support Organization’s Worldwide Relief Projects

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LOS ANGELES (April 27, 2009) – Southern California beer and chocolate enthusiasts will be gathering at Side Bar in Glendale, California for a special tasting and pairing event to take place on Sunday, May 17. Aside from great food and drinks, guests will also be coming out for a goodcause, with the Real Medicine Foundation (RMF) chosen as the charity of choice for the event.

Hosted by hospitality professor and food writer, Gev Kazanchyan, the event will have twoseatings –…

Harvard and the Real Medicine Foundation have partnered for an ongoing student outreach course that will support the organization’s HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs in Jhabua, India.

Taking place over an eight week period, this project will allow students to work alongside RMF doctors and volunteers at the Bhil Academy, teaching classes in English and Science and helping to monitor the health of the students. They’ll also assist with the activities of the Jhabua District HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Program RMF helped establish in 2006.

Dr. Martina Fuchs, founder of Real Medicine states: “There have been substantial…

Affair To Support Organization’s Relief Project in Armenia

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LOS ANGELES (October 24, 2008) – Southern California coffee and chocolate enthusiasts will be gathering at Peet’s Coffee & Tea Leaf in Studio City for a special tasting and pairing event to take place on Thursday, October 30. Aside from great food and drinks, West Valley residents will also be coming out for a good cause, with the Real Medicine Foundation (RMF) chosen as the charity of choice for this year’s event.

Hosted by hospitality professor and…

Cape Town, April 22nd, 2008 – Dr. Martina Fuchs, CEO of Real Medicine Foundation, will address the first edition of the HealthCare Expansion Congress Africa, organized by naseba, a leading international business information company listed on the Paris Stock Exchange. The event will take place at the Westin Grand Hotel Arabella Quays in CapeTown, on July 17th-18th, 2008. Working in strategic partnership with African Journals Online, Bizcommunity, Health24 and International Medical Travel Journal, theHealthCare Expansion Congress Africa gathers up to 100 buyers in charge of sourcing medical equipment and solutions with leading solution providers.

In…

Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal – by Lisa Sibley

A group of Stanford students has developed a simple, low-cost product they say could save many of the millions of premature babies born each year in developing countries, far from advanced medical care.

The Embrace organization aims to cut mortality and illness among newborns through a $25 portable device that regulates a baby’s body temperature without electricity, says CEO and co-founder Jane Chen, 29. The company expects to begin product trials in India in three to six months, with sales starting…

Poker Players Invited to Play for Hot Prizes – and a Good Causeat Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles (October 9, 2007) – Southern California poker players with a desire to improve their community will be gathering at the Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 11 for the annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament. They’ll be gearing up not only for a hot game of cards, but also for a good cause, with The Real Medicine Foundation chosen as the charity of choice for this…

You are cordially invited to our 2nd Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser

"ARTISTS FOR REAL MEDICINE"

Bringing together Global Artists to Benefit the Children, Families & Relief Projects of Real Medicine Foundation around the world.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Lladro Boutique

408 N. Rodeo Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

6:00 P.M.

Cocktails, Cuisine, Music, Silent Auction

7:00 P.M.

Real Medicine Presentation & Awards

LIVE ART AUCTION

Featuring works by:

Yoko Ono

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CONTACT: Pamela Brown (877) 349 – 1656 pam@realmedicinefoundation.org

“Wound Care Kit” developed by Real Medicine Foundation Doctor Saves Lives in Pakistan

LOS ANGELES – Real Medicine Foundation Pakistan Team member, Giorgio Pietramaggiori, MD, has developed a wound care kit which is saving the lives and limbs of Pakistan earthquake survivors.

After the Oct. 8, 2005 earthquake caused massive loss of life and destruction, Boston-based surgeon Giorgio Pietramaggiori, MD, a doctor at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Padova incollaboration…

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL SUNDAY, October 9, 2005

Storm’s wounds — Katrina evacuees get treatment for physical, emotional damage — Healing for some may be years away,professionals say

By Mary Powers powers@commercialappeal.com

Even when she feared she and her family would be killed by Hurricane Katrina or its chaotic aftermath, the New Orleans native didn’t cry. But two weeks after Laura Dauterive fled the city with her teenage sons and elderly father, her nails were bitten to the quick and her blood pressure was so high the…