What is GlobeMed?
GlobeMed is a student-run organization operating in partnership with the Asociación de Personas Afectadas por Tuberculosis del Per (ASPAT-Per), a community-based health initiative dedicated to supporting tuberculosis patients. Together, they develop and fund projects designed to empower individuals affected by TB, facilitating their recovery with dignity and working to dismantle the discrimination surrounding the disease. Their initiatives encompass a range of support systems, including modular housing, micro-business seminars, food baskets, seed funding for patients, and a breakfast program aimed at mitigating treatment side effects and encouraging treatment adherence. The organization's overarching mission is to eliminate social stigma associated with tuberculosis.
How much funding has GlobeMed raised?
GlobeMed has raised a total of $42K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$42K
Debt (2021): $42K with participation from PPP
What's next for GlobeMed?
With significant Series B/C stage backing, GlobeMed is poised for strategic expansion. The recent influx of capital is expected to fuel the growth of its patient empowerment programs and potentially scale its operational reach. Future endeavors may include enhancing existing projects, such as the breakfast program, and exploring new avenues to combat TB stigma and improve patient access to comprehensive care. The organization's focus on community-driven solutions and patient dignity suggests a continued commitment to sustainable impact in public health.
See full GlobeMed company page
