Mercy Mwanza | Global Health Corps

Mercy Mwanza

Mercy
Placement Country: Zambia
Title: Malaria Program Officer, Digital Community Health
Health equity means equal access to quality health services for all regardless of social-economic status, race, and gender.

Mercy Mwanza hails from Lusaka, Zambia. Her engagement in health equity and social justice centers on the needs of vulnerable groups. Prior to joining GHC, Mercy worked closely with Community Health Workers and healthcare providers to identify health needs, establish a strong referral system for health services, and ensure that vulnerable groups receive quality health services. Mercy also worked with Morehouse School of Medicine to improve the quality of care for HIV patients through telemedicine. In her free time, Mercy enjoys watching TV and traveling.