Muso is honored and proud to announce that it has been named one of the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Kristof Holiday Impact Prize, an initiative led by New York Times columnist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Nicholas Kristof.
The Kristof Holiday Impact Prize recognizes organizations and individuals whose efforts have made a transformative impact in the fields of global health, poverty alleviation, and human rights. At Muso, we champion equitable health care by providing quality, timely care in underserved regions of Mali and Cote d’Ivoire - and in recently launched Zambia -, showcasing our commitment to achieving universal health care. In communities where Muso works, we have witnessed a remarkable 63% reduction in child mortality rates and a 54% increase in the likelihood of mothers giving birth in health facilities (compared to baseline findings).
“Every year, millions of people die from curable diseases, and millions of children die before their fifth birthday,” says Nazanine Nasseri Scheuer, Chief Partnerships Officer at Muso. “For the past two decades, we’ve shown via our rigorous research and innovative program design and delivery that we’re transforming health care systems. Today, we’re deeply grateful for the opportunity to share our conviction that building inclusive systems that work for patients and achieving rapid results is possible, practical and pressing," she adds.
“We all regret that too many children die unnecessarily around the world. Muso is amazing at saving those kids’ lives – and the lives of moms in childbirth – through rapid health care that reaches people early. Supporting Muso gives all of us a chance to be miracle workers and save lives, even in the most difficult places torn apart by conflict,” says Nicholas Kristof, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist.
The Kristof Holiday Impact Prize is awarded annually to organizations driving lasting, positive change in the world. Muso is honored to be among this group of changemakers. Now more than ever, we must confront the critical need to provide timely, quality care to those who are excluded from health care systems. Access to care is not just a necessity—it is a fundamental human right, and the stakes have never been higher.