Nigeria: Big Challenges, Local Solutions
With a population of more than 200 million and an annual birth cohort of over 8 million, delivering vaccination is a huge challenge in Nigeria. From VaccinesWork.
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Mobile Medics Bring Lifeline to Phoenix’s Homeless in Scorching Heat
Circle the City, a Phoenix-based nonprofit, deploys street medicine teams to provide critical care to the homeless population. Their innovative IV rehydration program aims to prevent heat-related deaths during extreme temperatures.
Fighting TB and Stigma in the Slums of Lagos
Discover Zainab Danjaki’s inspiring journey as she battles tuberculosis in Lagos’ slums. From facing threats to changing lives, her passionate efforts are breaking stigmas and bringing hope to a community in need.
Building Pharmacies and Improving Health Care in Ghana
Join Dr. Linda Dresser’s inspiring journey as part of a dedicated team transforming healthcare in Ghana from mobile clinics to a modern hospital.
In Rural Cameroon, Community Health Workers Are a Vital Bridge to Care
Sherika Joan, a dedicated community health worker in rural Cameroon, delivers essential care to remote villages despite challenges, driven by her personal experience and commitment to helping others.
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