Comprehensive Care.
Clinical Excellence.
Capacity Building.

Maryam Health is a physician-led nonprofit improving access to high-quality healthcare for women and girls in underserved communities, with an eye toward health system strengthening.

Mission Statement

We exist to address critical gaps in obstetric, gynecologic, and oncologic care by partnering with indigenously led health care institutions. Through improving service delivery, infrastructure development and capacity building, we seek to advance clinical excellence in women’s health and promote flourishing families and communities.

Our Services

A. Abuse

Care for Victims of Gender-Based Violence

  • Offer trauma-informed medical care for those who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.

  • Provide legal support for victims of abuse where applicable.


B. Breast Cancer

Awareness, Screening, Treatment, Palliation

  • Advance screening and detection programs locally and regionally.

  • Deliver or support treatment services including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.


C. Cervical Cancer

Prevention, Screening, Treatment, Palliation

  • Prevention through HPV vaccination and early detection through timely screening.

  • Ensure women complete treatment and provide palliative/hospice services to those with advanced disease.

D. Deliveries

Access to Safe Emergency Obstetric Care

  • Improve access to timely and safe cesarean sections when indicated through training and infrastructure development.

  • Target obstetrical care “deserts” to improve services where they are needed most.

E. Education

Capacity Building for Clinicians and Support Staff

  • Train physicians, nurses, midwives, and other health professionals through hands-on clinical education and mentorship.

  • Support continuing medical education and skills development for residents, fellows and practicing physicians.

    F. Fistula

    Prevention, Repair, Reintegration, Elimination

  • Identify and treat patients with fistula, while concurrently training regional surgeons.

  • Advance local and regional clinical capacity and develop referral pathways to prevent new cases.