The WHO has recognized Namibia’s significant progress in reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B, setting an example for other African countries to follow.
Through antenatal care, skilled deliveries, and community health workers, Medical Teams International has achieved four years of zero maternal deaths in Tanzanian refugee camps, offering a model for other countries.
Sirum, the nation’s largest redistributor of surplus medicine, partners with companies like PharMerica to donate unused drugs to underserved communities, improving access to life-saving treatments and promoting health equity.
Sulaima Ishaq leads Sudan’s transitional government unit combating violence against women and children, providing crucial support to survivors and documenting cases of sexual violence amidst the country’s brutal civil war.
Dr. Denis Mukwege was awarded the Aurora Prize for his comprehensive care of survivors of sexual violence in the Congo and advocating for an end to the use of rape as a weapon of war.
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