Miriam Were has made outstanding contributions to public health in the developing world. She brings basic medical services to women and children in East Africa.

Prenatal care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality because it identifies complications or high risks before emergency situations.

I really don't think there should be a movie about me. That's for sure!

The desert loves me. I love the desert. It's nice to be in the heat in Africa. I love it.

In 1967, the world health community launched a global effort to eradicate smallpox. It took a coordinated, worldwide effort, required the commitment of every government, and cost $130 million dollars. By 1977, smallpox had disappeared.

I want to do action, romantic comedy, and I love drama.

Every day we hear about the dangers of cancer, heart disease and AIDS. But how many of us realize that, in much of the world, the act of giving life to a child is still the biggest killer of women of child-bearing age?