Enhancing access to free and quality healthcare to the most vulnerable populations around the world.
Health and Education for All (HAEFA, pronounced hi-fa) is a US-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Dr. Ruhul Abid, a researcher at the Warren Alpert Medical School, formulated the idea in partnership with Dr. Rosemary Duda while at Harvard Medical School in 2011. HAEFA was founded in 2012 to address the health care needs of ready-made garment (RMG) factory workers across Bangladesh.
Healthcare for underserved communities in remote and coastal regions of Bangladesh
HAEFA provides quality care to underserved communities in Cox’s Bazar. Prioritizing primary and preventative care, HAEFA implements efficient noncommunicable disease screening (NCDs) utilizing it’s unique electronic medical record system. Furthermore, HAEFA is committed to promoting women’s health by expanding cervical cancer screening and reproductive health services to women in remote areas.
Rohingya Refugees
In 2017, in response to the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims by Myanmar, HAEFA has expanded its operations to support the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar currently residing in the Bangladesh district of Cox’s Bazar.
HAEFA operates two free medical clinics for Rohingya refugees: one in Kutupalong (the world’s largest refugee camp) and one in Balukhali. HAEFA has provided health care for 275,000 Rohingya refugees since 2017.
These undertakings are aided by NIROG, HAEFA’s one-of-a-kind technological device that allows medical examiners to track patients’ medical histories. NIROG efficiently retrieves medical records and proactively initiates follow-ups with patients.