Mpox Response: Launch of a New Strategic Centre in Goma
A new strategic health center in Goma has been opened by ALIMA to help combat the Mpox epidemic ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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From Protest to Policy: How a Kenyan Senator Turned Period Stigma into Legislative Action
Gloria Orwoba transformed a controversial protest in Kenya’s Parliament into tangible policy change, securing $7.3 million in funding for menstrual products while challenging deep-rooted stigmas about periods.
How People Across Pakistan Collaborated to Beat Trachoma
Sightsavers’ Adnan Youhana shares how eliminating trachoma in Pakistan was a true team effort, involving eye surgeons, radio hosts and Lady Health Workers.
Engineering Without Limits: How Britta Johnston Reimagined Global Health Tech
Biomedical engineer Britta Johnston helped transform Build Health International’s approach to medical equipment training, bringing practical solutions to resource-constrained healthcare settings across Africa.
African Scientist Champions New Era of Equitable Medical Research
Dr. Monique Wasunna, a pioneering African medical researcher, has transformed neglected disease treatment through DNDi, championing locally-led research while fighting against colonial-era medical research legacies.
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