Community Health Workers Make a Difference for Pediatric HIV Clients in South Sudan
Lawrence Monday links health facilities and communities to extend HIV care and treatment services.
A World of Contrasts: Thanksgiving and Food Security
As we enter the holiday season, some lucky families will enjoy bountiful tables. But many will not.
Northern Mali's Nursing Students Are Learning Fast—Because They Must
Mali is currently experiencing the most severe crisis of its existence.
Your Money Saved That Kid’s Life
Five thousand miles from Washington, DC, in the African country of Niger, something very good is happening.
Things Are Looking Up for Rwanda’s Mothers and Babies
Back in 2000, only about 25% of mothers in Rwanda delivered their babies in health facilities. Today, that number is almost 70%.
Preventing Violence against Health: Data Collection Is Key
The horrific attack on Dr. Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is part of a much larger problem.
Picturing Our Work: Protecting Health Workers
In this photo from Ile de Gorée, an island off the coast of Dakar, Senegal, Carie Cox reminds us how health workers often sacrifice their own health or safety in order to care for their patients.
Star of Senegal: A Midwife Fights for Affordable Family Planning
Aïssatou Dia Fall has become a star in Yeumbeul, Senegal.
Health Workers Can Help Stamp Out Poverty
They say wealthier is healthier, and there’s evidence to back that up.
Health Workers Have a Right to Clean Hands
According to the 2010 Kenya Service Provision Assessment survey, only 46% of Kenyan health facilities have running water year-round.
