St. Thomas's Hospital, London, England, UK, Europe

Aerial view of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Pregnant female southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) giving birth on the beach in Stromness Bay, South Georgia Island

Body peeling with aroma crystal salt, Spa of Hotel Leitlhof, San Candido, South Tyrol (Alto Adige) Italy

Adult rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony on New Island, Falkland Islands

Sow in an Akha tribe village in the mountains surrounding Muang La, Oudomxay Province, northwestern Laos

Dustbin inside Tent city Narmada, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, India, Asia

Mother polar bear (Ursus maritimus), with cub of the year in Holmabukta in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Refugee camp outside Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Gentoo penguin feeding chick, Neko Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Gentoo penguin feeding large chick, Gourdin Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Healthcare, south africa. Johannesburg

Gentoo penguin feeding large chick, Gourdin Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Leprosy patients at the Sitanala Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia

Cleaning the beach in Mauritius to aid tourism

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

Thailand hiv+ patients in an aids hospice at a buddhist temple in lopburi

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

India - health st. Josephs hospice for cancer patients kottayam, kerala

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital .malnourrish child

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

Thailand hiv+ patients in an aids hospice at a buddhist temple in lopburi, being cared for by father mike bassano, a maryknoll priest dedicating his life to serve the sick and needy

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

Community and home based care service is one of the critical care and support services provided to people living with HIV in Nepal. CHBC Teams provide basic health services, social, emotional and spiritual support, reinforcing the concept of ?positive living? and reducing stigma and discrimination in the community. Doti, Nepal

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

Kenya,dadaab refugees camp, somalian border gtz hospital ,the camps were set up around the town of dadaab beginning in 1991 when civil wars erupted on a grand scale in somalia (16 rival factions were involved). The wars, along with a prolonged drought, forced more than 900,000 somalis to flee to neighboring countries. Approximately 400,000 of them, many of whom were in a serious state of exhaustion and starvation, took refuge in kenya. Since then, a majority have returned to their country. However, some 131,000 somalis remain in kenya, and 110,000 are in dadaab, along with some sudanese, ugandans, and about 3,000 ethiopians women waiting the receive care from gtz ngo at the local hospital

Disability, bulgaria. Day care centre for children with special needs, sofia

UGANDA The work of Comboni Samaritans, Gulu. Visiting Atoo Alice, 48, who has AIDS and suffers from depression. She lives with her 52-year-old sister Ventorina Ayo who is her primary care giver, and with her husband Michael. Michael and Ventorina are very loving and slo look after Alice's two children, Geoffrey and Enice, both of whom are epileptic. They have taken on a huge committment, and are helped by the Combonis who bring supplioes and food. Ventorina washing and dressing Alice. PHOTO by Sean Sprague

Education, bulgaria. Day care centre for children with special needs, sofia

Thailand hiv+ patients in an aids hospice at a buddhist temple in lopburi, being cared for by father mike bassano, a maryknoll priest dedicating his life to serve the sick and needy

Thailand hiv+ patients in an aids hospice at a buddhist temple in lopburi, being cared for by father mike bassano, a maryknoll priest dedicating his life to serve the sick and needy

Community and Home Based Care (CHBC) teams also provide comprehensive care and support services including Prevention of Mother to Child Tansmission (PMTCT). Dhangadi, Nepal

Thailand hiv+ patients in an aids hospice at a buddhist temple in lopburi

Thailand hiv+ patients in an aids hospice at a buddhist temple in lopburi, being cared for by father mike bassano, a maryknoll priest dedicating his life to serve the sick and needy

Zambia care givers visiting a woman who is hiv+, mongu

Thailand hiv+ patients in an aids hospice at a buddhist temple in lopburi, being cared for by father mike bassano, a maryknoll priest dedicating his life to serve the sick and needy

UGANDA The work of Comboni Samaritans, Gulu. Home based care from a volunteer with the Combonis. Ojok Andrew, 36, visiting Lalam Grace, 35, who has AIDS and suffers severe leg pain. He puts on rubber gloves and gives her a massage. PHOTO by Sean Sprague

Healthcare, bulgaria. Day care centre for children with special needs, sofia

Thailand hiv+ patients in an aids hospice at a buddhist temple in lopburi

Healthcare, bulgaria. Day care centre for children with special needs, sofia

Zambia care giver visiting a woman who is hiv+, mongu

Nurses walking in the lobby

Doctor and nurse helping patient at scanner

Doctor and technician talking to patient at scanner

Doctor and nurse using computer

Technician talking to patient near scanner

Smiling technician preparing scanner for doctor comforting patient

Nurse using computer in hospital

Technician talking to patient near scanner

Technician preparing scanner for doctor comforting patient

Doctor and nurse using computer in hospital

Portrait of smiling nurses

Doctors examining x-ray of pelvis and spine on digital tablet

Technician preparing scanner for doctor comforting patient

Black doctor holding hand of boy in hospital bed

Technician talking to patient at scanner

Doctor and nurse shaking hands near railing

Doctors pushing patient in hospital gurney

Technician holding hand of patient at scanner

Smiling black nurses using digital tablet

Doctor holding hand of girl in hospital gurney

Doctor and nurse talking in hospital

Nurse measuring height of girl in hospital

Black hospital technician wearing protective vest

Technician talking to patient at scanner

Technician talking to patient at scanner

Nurse placing finger monitor on patient

Caucasian woman writing date and volume for breast milk bottles

Caucasian girl brushing her teeth in bathroom

Bottles of breast milk and diapers

Young African girl being examined by doctor in hospital room

Doctor hugging senior African American woman

Nurse wheeling gurney in corridor of hospital

Doctor holding stethoscope on pregnant woman's belly

African girl being pushed in wheelchair in hospital

Mother breast

Caucasian women walking dog on dirt path

Paraplegic woman in wheelchair working out in physical therapy

Mixed race nurse leaning on scale

Close up of woman having acupuncture treatment

Man talking with therapist in therapy

Older Caucasian woman walking dog on dirt path

Caucasian woman talking with therapist in therapy

Mixed race scientist pipetting liquid into test tubes in laboratory

Older Caucasian woman walking dog on dirt path

Paraplegic woman working out in physical therapy

Surgeon working in operating room

Mixed race scientist dropping leaf in test tube

Close up of patient laying in surgery

Father teaching daughter to ride bicycle in park

Mixed race scientist using digital tablet in laboratory

Paraplegic woman working out in physical therapy

Doctor writing notes in hospital emergency room

Close up of hands holding dilapidated treatment records