Global, Libya, Lebanon, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Summary of activities
2022 - 2024
Heart surgeries, treatments, training and consultations
What we do
Agility Global supports the Global Cardiac Alliance (GCA) in its pediatric cardiology surgical missions. In missions backed by the company, GCA has delivered free heart surgeries for children with congenital heart defects and heart disease in Libya, Lebanon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Alongside surgeries, GCA’s team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, and practitioners trains local medical professionals to carry out similar life-saving procedures and donates urgently needed medical equipment to strengthen healthcare capacity. Agility Global contributes by providing in-kind transportation of medical equipment and cash donations to help fund these missions.
About
Global Cardiac Alliance
Global Cardiac Alliance (GCA) is committed to bringing sustainable health care solutions to children with cardiac disease in low- and middle-Income countries (LMICs). GCA is dedicated to improving the skills, knowledge, technology, and experience of local health-care providers in regions of the world without access to world-class Pediatric Cardiac Care. GCA aims to provide comprehensive care to all children with congenital or acquired heart disease regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, political ideology, genetic factors, or economic means. Its vision is that in the future all children with heart disease, no matter where they are born, will be able to receive the medical and surgical care they require to live a long and healthy life.
