Episode #76: The Global Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)with Dr. Joyce Howard

Globally, as of May 21, 2020, there have been 4,893,186 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 323,256 deaths reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). The coronavirus is effecting individuals worldwide, with 68,347 confirmed cases in the continent of Africa. In today's episode, Dr. Howard discusses how the number of COVID-19 cases in parts of Africa has grown exponentially over the past few weeks, and the challenges facing individuals living in underserved communities in Africa. Dr. Joyce Moon Howard’s work and career is rooted in the global community healthcare movement, where she witnessed the transformative power and positive impact of neighborhood and community action on healthcare.