What is HERA all about?

Learn more about the HERA App for Refugees - how it works, how to sign up, and what it does!

Guest lecture on Harvard’s Innovation and Global Health Systems Class

Our CEO and CMO, Dr. Surmeli and Dr. Narla, presented HERA’s progress since its beginning in Dr. Atun’s Innovation and Global Health Systems class for future innovators at the Harvard School of Public Health last week.

Mobile and digital interventions in humanitarian crises

Check out our latest publication — we talk about the implementation of the HERA app in the field in Turkey.

HERA receives 3rd place in HITLAB Women’s Health Tech Challenge!

HERA is delighted to have received 3rd place in the HITLAB Women’s Health Tech Challenge. It’s been fantastic to meet so many exciting innovators in the field of women’s health!

Agile Application of Digital Health Interventions during the COVID-19 Refugee Response

Read HERA’s latest publication on our response to COVID-19 here:

We accept interns from Harvard

We were happy to participate in the Harvard T.H. Chan School o f Public Health Open House last night — and to speak to so many students who are passionate about refugee health.

ACTIVITIES

MEDICAL RESCUE

We provide medical rescue training for health professionals in our association and provide medical search and rescue activities to become widespread.

INSTITUTE

We provide individual and institutional capacity increase for disaster and emergency situations and search and rescue activities.

HUMANITARIAN AID

We are carrying out humanitarian-based projects to increase the capacity of fragile groups in response to disasters and emergencies.

NEWS

HERA at ChangeNOW 2025!
With our vision of digitalizing access to healthcare and building more inclusive and resilient communities, we’re taking the stage at the ChangeNOW 2025 Summit in Paris! 👩‍⚕️ Selected among 150…
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HERA on WhatsApp – Expanding Impact Through a Multi-Channel Strategy
We’re excited to announce the launch of HERA on WhatsApp – a powerful step forward in making healthcare more accessible, especially for those facing barriers to traditional digital tools. By…
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Strengthening Strategies with Data-Driven Insights
As part of our ongoing commitment to strategic growth, the HERA Digital Health team convened for its monthly review. This meeting served as a crucial opportunity to analyze our progress,…
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Making Healthcare Accessible Through Digital Solutions
We are improving access to healthcare for women and children in disaster-affected regions of Southeast Turkey with innovative digital solutions. Thank you, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, for supporting MEDAK's project "Enhancing…
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Sexual and Reproductive Health in Earthquake-Affected Provinces Assessment Report – 2
“Sexual and Reproductive Health in Earthquake-Affected Provinces Assessment Report – 2” prepared by Medical Rescue Association (MEDAK) and HERA Digital Health Inc. is now available!
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Our fieldwork continues in Hatay!
As HERA and MEDAK, we continue our efforts to increase the health literacy of displaced communities in Saçaklı neighborhood of Hatay’s Antakya district. Through the HERA Digital Health mobile app,…
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