December 2024
MCD Global Health
MCD is a global public health nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide.
MCD CEO and President Announces Retirement in 2025
After 34 years of exceptional service to MCD Global Health, Dr. Christopher Schwabe has announced his retirement as CEO and president, effective July 1, 2025.
"In my time at MCD, I have witnessed firsthand many remarkable changes and growth within the organization, and the substantial impact we’ve had with our partners in helping to improve the health and well-being of people at local, national, and global levels. I am deeply proud of the work we’ve accomplished together, and I am immensely grateful to my colleagues for their dedication, passion, and support."
MCD Searches for Its Next CEO and President?
MCD's Board of Directors is searching for the?next?CEO and President to lead our team of mission-driven professionals.?Bringing a deep understanding of public health and challenges faced by diverse communities, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading organizations to scale their impact.?
Qualified individuals are invited to apply. Please share with your networks!?
MCD's Response to the 2024 World Malaria Report
Read our response to the recently released World Health Organization 2024 World Malaria Report.
The report found that progress toward reducing malaria has continued to stagnate with a staggering?263 million cases and nearly 600,000 deaths reported in 2023. Despite this, millions of cases and deaths are estimated to have been averted by existing control strategies, continuing with the positive trend since 2000.
Improving Care for People Living with HIV/AIDS
Through the U.S. Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP), MCD is helping Gabon achieve the UN 95-95-95 goals with innovative and scalable approaches such as decentralizing care.
Four new pilot military health facilities in Gabon have begun offering care to people living with HIV/AIDS, thanks to efforts from MCD and Gabon's Programme Militaire de Lutte Contre le Sida and?Ministry of Health.
Employers: Help Expand Community Health Worker Workforce
MCD leads the training and advancement of the community health worker (CHW) profession in Maine through specialized CHW training programs! Our CHW Apprenticeship Program, implemented through a HRSA grant, is certified by the Maine Department of Labor.
As part of the program, your organization can prepare and mold its future workforce. Apprentice CHWs in your organization can perform required duties while also learning needed skills for higher-level performance.
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MCD Staff Participated in ASTMH Annual Conference
In November, MCD staff presented a total of 13 posters on malaria, HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and more at the annual ASTMH conference in New Orleans!
Improving the Health and Well-being of Rural Communities
November 21 was National Rural Health?Day! MCD has a long history of working to improve health and well-being among those who live in rural areas.
New Resources Help Develop Oral Health Professionals
Around the world, accessing dental care remains a challenge, negatively impacting the health and well-being of children and adults. MCD is pleased to announce new, free virtual resources to support current and prospective oral health professionals.
Related:?Dental Decay Rates Increase Among Maine Students (read more)
New Grant to Expand Reach of MCD’s Behavioral Health Services
MCD received a five-year, $475,000 per year Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program (TCLP) award from the Health Resources and Services Administration with the goal of expanding the reach and impact of MCD’s behavioral health programs through Project ECHO? and other technologies.
Help Us Improve?the Health and Well-being of People Around the World!
By contributing, you’re helping us train the next generation of public health workers, prevent malaria in underserved communities, improve the health of pregnant women, children,?rural populations, and more!
Find Your Next Career at MCD
We offer remote career opportunities as well as hybrid and in-person roles in our various country offices. We?are interested in passionate, team-oriented people with varying levels of experience and backgrounds. We also work to fill positions for potential opportunities and proposals. Learn more about working at MCD Global Health.
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2 个月Big news about Dr. Schwabe’s retirement! What’s next in MCD’s leadership transition?