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From Bilharzia to Trust: How a Benin Community is Conquering Healthcare Hesitancy

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

Rita Zabo lost her son to bilharzia (schistosomiasis). She’s determined to persuade her neighbours of the value of the government’s mass drug campaigns against the parasite. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Benin, Gavi, Schistosomiasis

Breaking Taboos About Contraception in Benin

March 26, 2025

In the department of Couffo, Benin, MSF teams are raising awareness about family planning methods and the importance of regular medical monitoring for pregnant women.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Benin, Family planning, Maternal health

Improving Access to Healthcare for People in Benin

January 22, 2025

In Benin’s volatile Atacora region, MSF is making vital healthcare accessible to those who need it most. Their work treating malaria in young children and pregnant women offers hope, with thousands already receiving life-saving care at Dassari health center. From MSF.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Benin, Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders

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