“Power of Joy”: New Film on Childbirth During Ethiopia’s Civil War
The documentary follows a girl who survived a harrowing childbirth to become an ambassador for women’s health. From Think Global Health.
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Guinea Conquers Sleeping Sickness: A Story of Medical Innovation and Resilience
Guinea has eliminated sleeping sickness as a public health concern, a triumph supported by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, alongside Guinea’s National Control Program and the WHO.
Strengthening Maternal and Newborn Health Amid Migration
USAID’s innovative Mentor Hospital strategy in Colombia has shown remarkable success in protecting maternal health amid unprecedented Venezuelan migration, with doctors leading vital training programs that have dramatically reduced mortality rates in vulnerable communities.
“I came to help my sisters”: As Chad Grapples with Record Floods and a Refugee Crisis, Midwives are Bridging the Divide
As Chad grapples with record floods and Sudan’s refugee crisis, heroic midwives are bridging the divide. In overcrowded camps, these UNFPA-supported healthcare workers provide critical maternal care, where women face increasing risks of complications during childbirth.
Hidden Jungle Hospital Treats Myanmar’s War-Wounded Amid Junta Airstrikes
Inside a clandestine medical facility in Myanmar’s war-torn Kayah State, doctors battle to save civilians and fighters wounded by airstrikes and landmines, while struggling with limited resources and the constant threat of military attacks.
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