March 31, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

Ruhango District: 65% of Women and 1,600 men under Family Planning

By André Gakwaya -Ruhango: Iradukunda Yvette, is a 23-year-old young woman. She lives in Kavumu village, Rwoga cell, in Ruhango...

March 31, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

From Traditional Healers to Doctors, Community Health Workers Improve TB Treatment in Rwanda

By Francine Andrew According to the World Health Organization, there were 7841 cases of tuberculosis in Rwanda in 2008. This...

March 10, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

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March 4, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

Combating HIV Drug Resistance through Mentorship of HIV Case Managers

By Joyce Chimbi *Primrose Owino says the symptoms were at first gradual and easily dismissed but within two months, she...

March 3, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

Family Planning: Door to Door Campaign Increases Uptake in Kilifi

By Kahindi Vilivu Thick and tall, standing above six feet, Francis Thoya Chengo is built like a boxer. He towers...

February 18, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

One cow per poor family initiative improving livelihoods in Eastern Rwanda

By John Mugisha; Twelve years ago, when David Ndizeye from Rwimbogo village in Gatsibo district, Eastern Rwanda was given a...

February 8, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

Kenya: MPDSR Unit Reducing Maternal Deaths in Bungoma County

By Treezer Michelle “A healthy pregnancy begins before conception and continues with prenatal care, along with early recognition and management...

January 28, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

Kenya: Linda Mama Improving Maternal Health in Kisumu

By Evance Odhiambo Maternal health remains a major health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In Kenya, the Maternal Mortality Ratio...

January 12, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

Redefining mobility for children with disabilities

By Jejje Muhinde; Even though Adeodatus may have trouble speaking, he has no trouble expressing his gratitude while greeting visitors...

January 11, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

The alternative learning experience for children during lock down through football talent development

By Kabuye Ronald January 10, 2022 Sports is one of those fields that have shaped many vibrant careers and influenced...

January 7, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

Kenya: Bicycles Easing Access to Health Services in Nyalenda Informal Settlement

By Evance Odhiambo Forty percent of Kisumu City residents reside in the informal settlements including Nyalenda. With such a population,...

January 6, 2022 Africa Health Initiative

Climate Change Adaptation: Women Group Adds Value to Drought-Resistant Crops, Fruits

By Kahindi Vilivu The 2021 devolution conference that was held at Wote in Makueni County tasked the county governments to...