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September 14-17, 2021 – IF SBH Multidisciplinary Care Conference
The International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus is organizing the first ONLINE (and free) Multidisciplinary Care Conference on September 14 - 17. The conference is organized in order to share interests and updates from the national researchers of the...
May 6, 2021 – Third Koffee with Koning Virtual Event
We invite you to a virtual chat about creating partnerships to change the world! ReachAnother's Medical Director and Founder, Dr. Marinus Koning will provide an update on Ethiopia during the COVID-19 pandemic and share how medical and hospital staff are responding to...
Delivering Medical Tools
Through the Circular Instrument Project (formerly Lazarus Project), ReachAnother partners with Dutch hospitals to deliver urgently needed medical instruments to Ethiopia.
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Birth Defects Research Article
An article written by ReachAnother and partners that demonstrates the potential of food fortification with folic acid to drastically reduce future neural tube defects in Ethiopia.
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October 15, 2020 – Second Koffee with Koning Virtual Event
This 30 minute gathering will be chocked full of celebrations. We will celebrate the opening of our first online auction, draw the name of the lucky raffle winner, participate in a scavenger hunt for fun prizes, and learn what’s next for ReachAnother in 2021! Join us...
September 16, 2020 – First Koffee with Koning Virtual Event
Celebrate Ethiopia's New Year with ReachAnother! Join us for a lively discussion with Ethiopian guest Masresha Getahun Wondmu. We will discuss how the Ethiopian circus plays a role in spreading public health messages in Ethiopian culture. We we will also talk about...
Ethiopia: Direct Relief Article
This article discusses the high prevalence of life-threatening neural tube defects in Ethiopia and the benefits of a nationwide food fortification with folic acid program.
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Science Magazine Article
An article that explores the current studies underway to test the viability of salt fortification with folic acid in Ethiopia—a promising and cost effective solution that will save lives.
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St. Charles Newsletter
The St. Charles Health System highlights ReachAnother’s work with the Ethiopian government and global public health experts to launch a clinical trial testing fortified salt with folic acid.
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