Save a Child’s Heart: A Unique Global Health Model

Abstract

Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) is a UN-sponsored Israeli non-pro t organization that provides free, life-saving cardiac treatment to children from developing countries who would otherwise be unable to receive sufficient medical care in their home country. SACH utilizes a unique model of care involving several areas of focus including a tertiary care centre in Israel, international screening missions, training local healthcare professionals (HCPs), establishing local care facilities in partner countries, and engaging local and international volunteers. Through these efforts, SACH has been successful in providing cardiac care to 4599 children, training 116 HCPs, and establishing four independent surgical centres internationally. This model has proven its efficacy and can be applied to other tertiary surgical endeavors.

Keywords

• Global Health
• Non-Profit Organization
• Cardiac
• Volunteers
• Sustainability