Only 15 Guinea Worm Cases Reported Last Year
The prospect of eradicating Guinea worm disease remains on track, with just 15 human cases reported in two countries in 2024, reports The Carter Center.
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Titao and Barsalogho, Burkina Faso: Where Surgery Brings Hope
In a region where surgery remains out of reach for many, ALIMA is leading a free campaign to provide care, train local staff, and restore hope to patients who have long been deprived of specialized treatment.
Transforming Maternal Health Care in Sierra Leone: Partners in Health’s Comprehensive Approach
Partners In Health works alongside Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health to improve maternal health outcomes through innovative programs, cultural integration, and modern facility development, addressing one of the world’s previously highest maternal mortality rates.
Pediatrician Who Exposed Flint Water Crisis Now Leading Cash Assistance Program
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.
“A huge step forward”: malaria vaccines roll out in Mali
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.
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