About
Our Story:
Lunas Global Health Network - USA is a humanitarian network of individuals and organizations advocating universal access to health care and health care as a human right.
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Lunas Global Health Network was formed in 2021 after an undeniable need for healthcare support was highlighted through the global COVID-19 pandemic. This broad network was initiated by youth to address the worsening global health and climate crises
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​In Bisaya (a commonly spoken language in the Philippines) - lunas refers to some plants or a mixture of oil and herbs that treat venom, snake bites, skin diseases, poisoning, diarrhea, and many kinds of ailments.
Definition
lunas (n.): remedy, cure, soothe
- Also implies: “to hold on” - tangan; hope
​As of today, Lunas Global Health operates in the United States, the Philippines, and in Cambodia, carrying out educational, relief, and health-related activities and campaigns with our partner organizations.
Lunas Global Health Network USA (Lunas-USA) is organized and shall be operated solely and exclusively for charitable, scientific, religious, educational and other tax-exempt purposes enumerated under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.