Address: 3800 American Blvd. West, Suite 750 Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone: (612) 599-6445
About US
Global Health Alliance was incorporated on April 13, 2021 in the State of Minnesota. GHA is a grassroot nonprofit organization that provides services to tackle disparities and inequality in healthcare domestically. GHA also provides medical necessities to enhance the state of healthcare care globally.
The organization consists of group of individuals with a diverse background and common thread in improving healthcare domestically and internationally. After witnessing the tragedies of the COVID-19 pandemic, GHA was motivated to bring assistance to the most vulnerable aspects of the healthcare system globally.
One motivator that encouraged the team to create this nonprofit organization was when the father of two of the members of the organization got sick and almost lost his life in Garowe, Somalia. This was due to lack of medical health equipment and treatments needed to save his life. Thankfully, he was able to quickly be transferred to Nairobi, Kenya where he was stabilized and then transported to Minnesota.
Ikraan and Farhiyo’s father was fortunate to have the necessary resources to return to the United States once his condition stabilized. Back in the States, he received care that aided in his recovery. Thankfully, their father survived this tragic experience. Unfortunately, many others are not so lucky. Board secretary, Markabo Hassan’s step-father succumbed to his illness in an Ethiopian hospital due to insufficient care.
The Board of Directors are fueled by the heart-breaking reality that patients die every day from a lack of simple medical necessities across the globe and the gab in healthcare inequality domestically. GHA is taking steps by providing resources to hospitals and clinics to save lives across the world.
The GHA Board of Directors’ experience revealed the disparity in healthcare access and training firsthand. While the reality is currently evident across the globe, there is the hope that the organization can help rectify these issues in healthcare inequity. Keeping a positive attitude in mind is critical not only in the healthcare setting, but for the organization to operate most effectively.
Unfortunately, millions of people worldwide do not not have access to high-quality and lifesaving healthcare supplies simply as a result of their birthplace. The reasons for these disparities are vast. According to a report in Reuters, “Some governments across the African continent are poor or conflict-ridden to carry out widespread testing, while others are reluctant to share data or to expose their crumbling health systems to outside scrutiny.” GHA strives to ensure people born in developing nations have the same healthcare equipment and access as those born in developed countries.
GHA plans to provide hospitals and clinics the medical necessities and educational resources that are needed by collaborating with other nonprofit organizations and partnering up with community stakeholders, corporate, and business donors through fundraising to help serve the people that are in need domestically and internationally.
The overall goal of the organization is to see a world where healthcare is accessible to all, regardless of economic status. Today, healthcare costs continue to rise despite pressures on wages and inflation. Many in the developing world and here at home are left without the resources to care for their loved ones. The mission of the organization is to bridge this gap across the globe.
GHA is a grass-roots non profit organization with a two-fold mission: to work both locally and globally to improve quality, access and service in a culturally responsive manner. GHA’s work utilizes a collaborative model that includes education, training and system development with individuals, their community and the local health care system.
GHA’s vision is to promote an equitable service model where everyone has access to quality healthcare services that meets their unique needs.
Driving Accountability for Improving Public Health GHA is driving a sense of accountability for creating a more equitable healthcare system in developing nations. The organization is focused on creating this internally, and messaging the importance of quality care for all. GHA understands it is easy to overlook the things we take for granted in countries such as the United States, or other developed nations. This includes basic healthcare supplies, training, facilities, and more. Accountability develops a sense of justice for creating a world which is more equitable and overall improves public health. The benefits of such a society are one where accidents, malpractice, and other challenges are mitigated.
Transparency in Nonprofit Management and Operations GHA is focused on creating a completely transparent environment for the management of the nonprofit organization. This ensures that GHA is providing funders, donors, grantors, and other stakeholders the peace of mind that funds are used in an effective and efficient manner. Program investments are maximized, while administrative costs are minimized to the maximum extent practicable. This ensures that every dollar is put towards executing the mission of the organization and impact on healthcare in developing nations. Without transparency, it is impossible to be a good steward and ambassador for global health.
Developing Compassion for Patients and Loved Ones Compassion for patients enduring a struggle with a disease, ailment, or other health challenge is paramount. It is also important to support the loved ones that are impacted by the patient’s condition as they also go through stress and anxiety. The organization understands the issues that patients and loved ones face in developing nations with their own harrowing experiences. Therefore, it is compassion which drives GHA forward in providing the best possible medical supplies and education for improving clinical operations within developing nations. The organization’s ethos is similar to the way doctors, nurses, and other professionals provide a superior bedside manner underscored by compassion.
Hope for Improving Conditions in All Developing Nations While hope alone is not sufficient to solve the global public health challenges faced in developing nations, it is needed to keep the mission alive. Each day individuals and communities face challenges we cannot imagine in the United States, or other developed nations. Nonetheless, focusing on only the problem neglects the solution. Hope keeps a solutions-focused mindset across the organization. It is critical to create a healthy organizational consciousness not dissimilar to how patients can be impacted by mental health concerns. This virtue is essential to seeing light at the end of the tunnel, and milestones which can be achieved. No journey is perfect, but GHA is committed to improving medical care for individuals in all developing nations.
Commitment to Quality Care Regardless of Income It is the belief of GHA that patients should receive quality care regardless of economic disparities or income. While this is a challenge and a reality the organization contends with, the mission is to create more equity in medical care for developing nations. Supplies, training, personnel, facilities, and other components of the medical supply chain are critical but obviously require significant funding to ensure quality care. That challenge is ever present for developing nations, but is a solvable one with the right programs in place to mitigate this issue. With funding from developed nations, the healthcare system can be improved and GHA intends to be a part of this change process.
Ikraan Abdulle is a family nurse practitioner and members of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Minnesota Nurses Association. She has been a nurse for the past 20 years and recently earned her doctorate from Augsburg University. Ikraan has dedicated her time to serving the marginalized and underserved communities in Minneapolis. She participated in medical mission trips to West Africa, delivering vital supplies, medications, and education to the community. Ikraan’s diverse experience in medicine is what drives her passion for serving communities in need. Her vision is eliminating the global healthcare inequality.
Murwo Elmi worked as a clinic coordinator at the Minnesota Health Fairview Clinic and Surgery Center and is currently in the registered nursing program. Murwo volunteered at the YWCA in community outreach, serving a diverse group of people in need of groceries, diabetic and other over-the-counter medication. Her passion is uplifting communities who are disproportionately affected economically and socially. Furthermore, Murwo is enthusiastic about her future practicing medicine and working toward her goal of eliminating barriers to accessing basic healthcare. She hopes to bring change to underserved populations and economically strained communities through her volunteer and advocacy work.
Markabo Hassan worked in the two largest housing authorities in Minnesota. Her ten-year nonprofit career focuses on human and social services. Markabo has a business background and is driven toward causes that enrich the quality of people’s lives. She was a volunteer and board member for the Somali Women United Council.
Ghita worked as the Executive VP, in Public Affairs and Chief Growth Officer for UCare. As a respected leader within Minnesota’s health care and nonprofit arenas. Ghita is recognized as a consensus builder working with national, state, and local coalitions to advance policies that will benefit disadvantaged populations. Featured speaker at national health care conferences, including: America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP), Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), and The World Health Care Congress (WHCC).
Patrick Pariseau boasts over 40 years in finance, ranging from financial planning to leading two Community Banks, with expertise spanning brokerage, finance, banking FinTech, and roles across Investment, Credit Unions, Community Banks, Trust, and equity firms. Joining nonprofit Meda in 2011, he grew their loan fund to nearly $40 million, and though he left in 2022, he continues aiding companies in mergers, acquisitions, development, and capital access.
Abdul Suleyman is a seasoned accountant and business professional with experience in both the public and private sectors. A proactive leader with entrepreneurial spirit, Abdul has proven success in reviewing internal controls and compliance with legal provisions. Abdul is a strategic thinker with an unyielding commitment to professional development.
Mohamedini has more than 10 years of experience in the private sector. Dini is an entrepreneur with a background in organizational leadership, organizational development, manufacturing, communication and digital marketing. He has done many small business coaching and has mentored founders on sustainable business strategies and leveraging digital marketing.
Naimo Farah has 22 years of nursing experience. She works as a pediatrics clinical coordinator/utilization nurse at Hennepin County Medical Center. Naimo also works as a PICC nurse for Fairview Southdale Hospital. Naimo received her BSN from St. Catherine University. Her clinic experience includes perinatal, medical/surgical, acute care, emergency, and urgent care medicine. Naimo joined Rasmussen University and Hennepin Technical College as an adjunct instructor for the nursing department. Naimo’s passions include taking a step forward in improving healthcare by educating and mentoring patients and students. She enjoys teaching and learning about diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Farhiyo Abdulle is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Allina Health. She is dedicated to giving back to communities in need across the globe. Farhiyo is a long-term member of the healthcare community and strives to share the advancement of medical care with underdeveloped countries around the world.
Deka Abdulle is a certified nurse-midwife with extensive and long experience providing care to patients in need both as a midwife provider and when she practiced several years as a registered nurse. She is a strong advocate for patients and works hard to bring down the barriers and disparities in the healthcare system. Her goal and passion are to bring better medical service to the underdeveloped countries in need, especially since the Pandemic covid-19.
Faiso Abdulle is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has devoted her professional career in the healthcare field serving the underserved. Her goal is to close the gap in healthcare inequality across the globe.
Assad Omar RN, BSN, currently works at HCMC hospital. Assad has extensive experience and skills in patient care. Assad aims to pursue and further in his education in critical care to provide and support geriatric to pediatrics patients. Assad has passionate interest in improving public health, reforming health sectors in Somalia, educating, training, optimizing and transforming healthcare workers in developing countries.