Guinea has achieved a historic milestone by eliminating sleeping sickness as a public health problem, becoming the first country to conquer this deadly neglected tropical disease through innovative research, community trust, and international collaboration, with the support of DNDi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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