Cervical cancers account for 19% of all new cancer diagnoses in Angola. But a growing movement is trying to spread awareness of the fact that a single dose of human papillomavirus vaccine – soon to be publicly available across the country – can block that risk. From VaccinesWork/Gavi.
Dr. Mona Hanna, a 2025 USA Today Woman of the Year, now directs Rx Kids, providing direct cash assistance to expectant mothers and infants in Flint to address poverty as a root cause of health disparities.
Mali is taking a historic step by introducing an anti-malaria vaccine through a novel approach. Driven by the commitment of health workers, local communities and religious leaders, the introduction raises hopes for a safer future for children.
As president and CEO of the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, Amie Shei helps transform community health through strategic funding initiatives addressing clean water access, transportation, and food security across the region.
With KSrelief, UNICEF is powering 13 hospitals to store vaccines safely for women and children in Afghanistan.
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