The Kenyan Health Illustrator Explaining Vaccination in a Universal Language
For decades, artist Ben Nyangoma has been painting a safer Kenya into existence. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
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Eradicating Guinea Worm Disease: A Story of Hope, Partnership, and Persistence
A new documentary chronicles President Jimmy Carter’s nearly four-decade campaign to eliminate guinea worm disease—an ancient parasite that once afflicted millions—using education and clean water rather than vaccines or medication.
Jessica Robbins: A Long and Difficult Journey with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Ms. Robbins shares her challenging journey with cutaneous leishmaniasis, from misdiagnosis to founding the Leishmaniasis Advocacy Network. This interview from DNDi highlights urgent needs for awareness, affordable treatment, and patient-centered care.
Reaching the Unreached: Mali Red Cross Teams Go the Last Mile to Ensure Children Get Life-saving Vaccines
In remote communities across Mali, Red Cross volunteers are overcoming immense obstacles to find zero-dose and under-vaccinated children and put them on a path to a safe and healthy future. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
A Legacy of Health Equity: Agnes Binagwaho Receives Cameron Award
The Cameron Award, from the RCSI School for Population Health, honors Professor Agnes Binagwaho for her transformative work rebuilding Rwanda’s health system and advancing equitable healthcare access in resource-limited settings worldwide.
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