After Fifty Long Years with Obstetric Fistula, Two Women Reclaim Their Dignity
They spent most of their lives with the condition, but now two septuagenarians in Mali are healed—and they’re on a mission.
A Special Delivery for Women in Mali
New hospital equipment and supplies will help health workers give comfort and care to women in need.
mSakhi: Digitizing Health Care at the Grass Roots
This app is revolutionizing health care for moms and babies in Jhansi, India.
The Right Training Can Change Minds, Hearts, and HIV Services
Health workers who understand those at greatest risk of contracting HIV are more likely to reach them.
WhatsApp Is a Lifeline for Nurses and Midwives in Remote Communities
A popular social media tool is changing the way health workers practice—and saving lives.
For Midwives in Togo, Counseling Clients on Contraceptives Is Often a Balancing Act
Voluntary informed choice is personal and complicated.
One Family’s Quiet Quest for Namibia’s HIV-Free Generation
A community health worker’s two daughters both share their mother’s air of calm, but only one shares her HIV status.
WASH Works, So What Are We Waiting For?
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day. That's great. But what if the only water you have to wash with is dark brown?
Are the Elderly at Risk of the Zika Virus?
What can home-based health workers do to protect their older clients and family members from Zika?
Respectful Maternity Care is Everyone’s Responsibility
How can we protect women from abuse during in maternity care? Health sectors can start by doing these seven things.
