Stories

Meet the Max Team – Jubril
Meet Jubril! He’s been with The Max Foundation since 2023, working as a Program Coordinator in our Africa region. Learn more about why he started w...
Meet the Max Team – Natia
She’s been with The Max Foundation since 2025, working as a Program Coordinator in our Asia and Eastern Europe region. Learn more about why she sta...
Living With Lung Cancer
By Elizabeth Renal Nurse at The Nairobi Hospital in Kenya My name is Elizabeth. I am 41 years old, a proud wife, and a devoted mother to three beau...
Meet Max Partner Physician – Dr. Pritanjali Singh
A man once sat across from Dr. Pritanjali Singh shortly after being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). He was frightened, not only abou...
Treatment for Rare Blood Disorder Provides Hope for the Future
Dipak from Nepal has always been passionate about music. Ever since he was young, he dreamed of creating songs, performing, and making people happy...
Meet Max Partner Physician – Dr. Johanna Rapanarilala
Introducing Dr. Johanna Rapanarilala from Seychelles! She has worked as an oncologist for more than 20 years and has been a Max partner physician s...
Meet the Max Team – Steven
Meet Steven! He’s been with The Max Foundation since 2025, working as a Program Coordinator in our India region. Learn more about why he started wi...
Meet the Max Team – Karen
Meet Karen! She’s been with The Max Foundation since 2024, working as a Program Coordinator in our Latin America region. Learn more about why she s...
Shining a Light on Punam’s Persistence
Getting a diagnosis and treatment for rare diseases is challenging, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Punam from Nepal endured months...
Max Team Insights on Cultural Diversity Day 2026
Across our global team, cultural context shapes how we connect and show up for patients every day. From understanding stigma to honoring the role o...
Empowering Hope: A Physician’s Journey Transforming PNH Care
By Dr. Mipsang Lama Partner Physician at Patan Hospital in Nepal When Treatment Feels Like a Miracle Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a...
Meet the Max Team – Nur Iklil
Meet Nur Iklil! She’s been with The Max Foundation since 2023, working as a Program Coordinator in our Asia and Eastern Europe region. Learn more a...