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Where a Sore Throat Becomes a Death Sentence

By bwg | NY Times, Team Heart | Comments are Closed | 9 October, 2018 | 0

Once a year, doctors travel to Rwanda to perform lifesaving surgery on people with damaged heart valves — a disease caused by untreated strep throat. By Denise Grady KIGALI, Rwanda — Neighbors whisper that she is pregnant, a disgrace for a young, unmarried woman. The rumors mortify her. She hates her swollen belly. But FlorenceRead more

"I am thankful to Team Heart for saving my life and allow me to return to my studies energetically and it does me proud to be studying public health".

Team Heart Patient

“I consider being a part of Team Heart to be the biggest achievement in my nursing career, and one of the best parts of my life!”

Kristin Calheno RN

“After I returned from Rwanda, each time I passed my to do list, my pencil hovered to cross off Rwanda--I could not do it. Rwanda was not finished.”

Maria Steelman 2012

"Rwanda can eradicate rheumatic heart disease in a generation-it is an achievable goal"

David Wilson

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