3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (433+ words) The Borgen Project 1. Canada’s Menstrual Equity Fund Canada’s Menstrual Equity Fund (MEF) is a four phase project that aims to tackle stigma and obstacles that perpetuate period poverty in different forms. Phase one addresses research and engagement, revealing that the…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (356+ words) Rural areas record only 28% of deliveries assisted by a skilled worker and just 2% of deliveries receive surgical assistance. The World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and the International Medical Corps expand access to maternal health care, train community midwives and strengthen…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (177+ words) For many families living in remote villages, reaching a hospital can take hours. Poor roads, long travel distances and limited transportation options often delay treatment during medical emergencies. However, motorcycle ambulances in Uganda are helping thousands of people access health…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (272+ words) According to the World Bank, Malawi’s maternal mortality ratio declined from 1,115 in 2000 to 225 in 2023. This underscores the importance of HSAs in Malawi. Chikaphupha said HSAs use standardized checklists and danger-sign rules during home visits. He said they look for symptoms…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (242+ words) In addition, 62% of girls in Zimbabwe miss school during their periods, which demonstrates that the stigma surrounding a woman’s body is costing much more than a pink tax. There is a global poverty of information happening, derived from cultural shame…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (474+ words) Community Health Workers (CHWs) in rural Sierra Leone are bringing maternal health support directly into villages. They connect families to clinics and hospitals better equipped to handle pregnancy and childbirth. They operate in a country that has faced some of…...