Quotes Pages
From Basic Health International Staff:
“Instituting cervical cancer screening is perhaps the cheapest and easiest way of saving the lives of women in developing countries” – Dr. Miriam Cremer, BHI Founder and President
“Cervical cancer is a preventable disease. There is no reason that women should die from cervical cancer just because they do not have access to adequate screening” - Dr. Miriam Cremer
“Basic Health International is working hard to eradicate cervical cancer and to eliminate the disparity between rich and poor countries by introducing sustainable cervical cancer prevention techniques that place little pressure on local governments.” – Dr. Miriam Cremer
“We are proud of the work we do, and we cannot thank our generous supporters enough for helping us achieve so many goals as we continue working towards a world without cervical cancer. - Dr. Miriam Cremer
“The most exciting aspect of our program is that every day local Salvadoran healthcare providers are screening and treating the women of their communities.” – Dr. Miriam Cremer
“The long term goal is to use our model as a turnkey so that other countries can eradicate cervical cancer in their countries” –Dr. Miriam Cremer
“Countless Salvadoran women die each year because they cannot access the same level of health services that are available in the United States. Basic Health International is working hard to ensure that all women in El Salvador have the best possible treatment services” – Lauren Ditzian, Program Manager
“Some of the conditions in which these women live are so extreme, that even the simple fact of having electricity and running water are not available options.” - Dr Juan Felix, Director of Education
From patients in El Salvador:
“I would not have been able to pay for treatment [without Basic Health International]. Being poor, one cannot afford to pay all of that. Considering everything that you have been able to pay, which has been no small amount, with an illness like this, when you’re poor and don’t have enough, it’s better to die.” – Patient
“Basic Health International paid for my cervical cancer treatment. I am so thankful for all that they have done for me” - Patient
“This help from Basic Health International is very important so that these women have access to sexual/reproductive healthcare” – Lydia, Salvadoran Health Promoter
“We do not see any colors or politics, or race or anything. Our intention is to help and work for the benefit of women.” - Susana, Health Promoter
From students in medical immersion course:
“During the program, I learned about cervical cancer, El Salvador, and the connection between the two. I was excited by the idea of eradicating cervical cancer.” – Beatrix
“My learning experience on my trip to El Salvador was immense. This was my first experience with public health work and I was excited about the sustainability of the work of Basic Health International in El Salvador. BHI trains doctors and nurses in the see-and-treat method of cervical cancer screening and treatment. By teaching the doctors in this region how to see and treat lesions on the cervix if they are present, with cryotherapy Basic Health International can travel to a new location and start the same process there.” – Beatrix, Mount Holyoke College
“I highly recommend this program as an excellent opportunity for students to contribute to the vital work of eliminating cervical cancer in Latin America, and for your own benefit to expand your clinical skills”. – Sarah, Smith College