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GAIA Global Health provides primary health care services in rural Malawi and invests in the development of the Malawian health workforce.

 Oakland, CA & Malawi
gaiaglobalhealth.org
Joined March 2009
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GAIA Board Trustee and retired USAID officer Brian Frantz has seen GAIA’s impact firsthand, from training nurses and midwives to bringing healthcare to remote communities in Malawi.
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When USAID funding was cut, GAIA maintained its commitment to every nurse and midwife scholar whose education was supposed to be supported by USAID.
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Brian shares why he continues to support this work and the values that make it possible: human dignity, generosity, and a commitment to bringing healthcare to the far end of the road. Read his full reflection on our website gaiaglobalhealth.org/updates…
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GAIA in the news! Thank you to GAIA Trustee, Erin Fish, for sharing her support for GAIA in today’s Marin Independent Journal.
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Reflecting on Sunday’s Garden Party in Ross, CA, honoring Ashley Paff, Erin highlights the power of individuals to sustain lifesaving healthcare in Malawi as cuts to U.S. foreign aid leave critical funding gaps.
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We’re grateful to Erin, Ashley, and everyone who helps bring healthcare to the far end of the road. Read Erin’s letter to the editor in the September 30 Opinion section of the Marin Independent Journal.
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GAIA often highlights how far even a modest donation can go in changing a life in Malawi. A prenatal visit for an expectant mother costs only a few dollars, an HIV test kit costs about $1, and a malaria test even less. Delivering healthcare in Malawi is remarkably cost-effective.
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In the spirit of aiming high, click the link below to read GAIA’s Dream List. gaiaglobalhealth.org/updates…
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People give to GAIA for all kinds of reasons. A sense of inequality. A moment of gratitude. A desire to act. But at the core, it’s empathy and the willingness to imagine a life far beyond your own. Read more in our latest blog post: gaiaglobalhealth.org/updates…
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GAIA’s latest white paper outlines how a Last Mile Primary Care Initiative would build on this progress by extending primary care to every community, improving health outcomes and supporting Malawi’s long-term social and economic development.
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View the full report on our website: gaiaglobalhealth.org/updates…
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Lucy Munthali, GAIA’s Deputy Programs Manager, joined a ViiV Healthcare panel at The International AIDS Conference in Brazil this week.
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Sharing how GAIA Global Health is partnering with District Health Offices to strengthen community health systems, expand access to care, and build a healthier future through locally led solutions.
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The theme of the International AIDS 2026 Conference is a powerful reminder that innovation alone isn't enough—it must reach the people who need it most.
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As Brazil's Minister of Health said during the opening plenary, "Innovation without access is injustice." At GAIA Global Health, we're proud to help turn innovation into impact by expanding access to life-saving healthcare at the far end of the road in Malawi.
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GAIA’s newest all-terrain ambulances – two headed to Nsanje District and one to replace the original clinic vehicle from 2008 – are ready for service, bringing lifesaving healthcare to remote communities.
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Over their 15-year lifespan, each vehicle could support 3,000 clinic days and 500,000 patient visits. While our medical staff are the heroes, these rugged Land Cruisers are essential partners on every journey. Read more in our latest blog post: gaiaglobalhealth.org/updates…
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When Emmy lost her father and faced an uncertain future, she never gave up on her dream of becoming a midwife. #GAIAGlobalHealth #GlobalHealth #Midwifery #MaternalHealth #HealthcareHeroes #HealthEquity #WomenInHealthcare #Nursing #GlobalDevelopment #Scholarship #AfricaHealth
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With a GAIA Global Health scholarship, Emmy completed her advanced midwifery training at Lusaka College of Nursing and Midwifery. Today, she is equipped to care for mothers and newborns, manage obstetric emergencies, and help prevent maternal deaths.
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When we tell people about our work in Malawi, the first question is often simple: Where is Malawi? The next question comes just as quickly: Why Malawi? What started as an emergency response to HIV/AIDS has become a long-term commitment to closing the gap in healthcare access.
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Read more about our efforts in our latest blog post: gaiaglobalhealth.org/updates… #GAIAGlobalHealth #Malawi #Africa #Globalhealth #HealthEquity #ImprovingHealthcare
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