WHO – African Region
Outbreaks Newsletter -July 2023 Outbreaks in the African region – update Brazzaville- There are currently 145 ongoing disease outbreaks and health emergencies due...
Transforming postpartum hemorrhage treatment with Uterine Balloon Tamponade
Transforming postpartum hemorrhage treatment with Uterine Balloon Tamponade By Pauline Achieng Tom Lilian Achieng Omondi, 28, from Kosinyo village in...
How indoor residual spraying helping to fight Malaria in Rwanda
By Jeanne d’Arc Munezero Malaria has a considerable impact on developing countries’ populations’ health. To bridge the gap, endemic districts...
AI driven SMS platform reduces maternal mortality in Kenya
By Pauline Achieng Tom @pauline_tom -June 9 2023 Access to clinically accurate information is a significant barrier for many mothers,...
‘Tufunguke’ an initiative creating safe space for conversations around mental health
By Samwel Doe Ouma- June 7 2023 For long mental health has been hidden behind the curtain of stigma and...
How farming is saving Migori widows from wife inheritance
By Polycarp Ochieng - 5th June 2023 In the scenic Nyasoko village in Suna West, Migori County, nestled within the...
Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment, a game changer in community maternal health care
May 4, 2023 By Polycarp Ochieng Post-Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) is among the leading causes of maternal mortality in Kenya, contributing...
Cell Groups Helping to Reduce HIV among Rwandan Sex Workers
Published on March 31, 2023 By Gaston K. Rwaka The campaign to fight and eradicate HIV spread in the country...
The Menstrual Room Keeping Rwandan Girls in School
Published on March 21, 2023 Germain Nsanzimana At GS Busigari, a mixed primary-secondary, located in rural Cyanzarwe sector, Rubavu district,...
Health Management Information System helping Uganda track childhood vaccinations
By Elizabeth Ankunda 4th April 2023 The Government of Uganda has over the years invested in a concerted effort towards the...
Community dialogue and social behavior change: Effective tool in reducing malaria mortality in Kenya
Published on March 16, 2023 By Pauline Achieng Tom @Pauline_tom In Vihiga County, Wandanya sub-location- Mambai village the ministry of...
Rwanda Community Health Workers in frontline drive to cut maternal and child mortality
By Jeanne d’Arc Munezero 8th March 2023 After the 1994 war, a percentage of mothers in rural communities of Rwanda...