Doctors Without Borders is one of the most famous charities in healthcare. The organization is known for providing skilled humanitarian aid in some of the most impoverished nations in the world, many of which would go entirely without proper care if not for the professionals who visit. Dr. Ananthakumar Thillainathan is an internal medicine specialist, the owner of MDCARENOW LLC, and an ardent supporter of this nonprofit. He goes into why exactly he chose this cause to donate to. 

Independent Assessment 

It’s not always easy to tell how a charity operates from the outside. For all the promises that staff workers and volunteers may make to the public, it’s not usual to see waste, corruption, and mismanagement at every level of the organization. People have to be careful about who they give to and why. 

Dr. Ananthakumar Thillainathan says that the team at Doctors Without Borders has proven themselves to be adept at maximizing every dollar they receive. Thillainathan knows that this money isn’t being spent on frivolities for the board members but on doctors and nurses that are ready and equipped to save lives. In 2020, 97.2% of the money raised was from individuals and private institutions, and the organization doesn’t accept any government funding as a way to maintain its impartiality. 

Accessibility and Transparency 

Various charities work to get free healthcare to people, but Doctors Without Borders has perfected the operational model. With an eye on accessibility, they carefully consider every decision to maximize their results.

The group is also steadfast about speaking up on behalf of their patients. They treat people based on the severity of their needs — not on race, creed, gender, religion, or political affiliation. If the vast majority of the world has chosen to turn its back when a region is in crisis, Dr. Ananthakumar Thillainathan can trust that Doctors Without Borders won’t do the same. 

Diversity and Inclusions 

Regardless of intent, only some worldwide are open to foreign healthcare workers. This can be due to mistrust in healthcare workers, but that’s only one part of the story. People from other parts of the world often arrive without understanding the people they’re trying to treat. Instead of trying to work within the established norms and systems, they attempt to make extreme changes that only complicate the quality of care they’re trying to provide. 

This is why Doctors Without Borders has 45,000 staff members working in more than 70 countries worldwide. That’s 169 nationalities that can help bridge the gap and pave the way to smoother relationships and more productive working relationships. 

Dr. Ananthakumar Thillainathan on Philanthropy 

Dr. Thillainathan Thillainathan started his urgent care because he wanted to treat the patient, not the disease. This common healthcare practice has made the US one of the sickest in the nation. He applauds the efforts of Doctors Without Borders for doing the same. 

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Dr. Ananthakumar Thillainathan

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Dr. Ananthakumar Thillainathan is a patient-focused medical doctor and entrepreneur. An internist and the owner of MDCARENOW LLC, Dr. Thillainathan supports patient health by identifying and treating the roots of the ailment.

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