CCIH Member in Cameroon Recognized Globally for Leadership on Obesity Prevention
The Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) received major international recognition for its leadership in addressing obesity through its NCD Prevention and Control Program. On September 25, 2025, CBCHS was honored at the 2025 UNIATF Awards ceremony in New York City with a joint award from the United...
CMMB Initiative Shifts NCD Care to a Local, Data-Driven Model
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are now the world’s leading cause of death and disability. They account for nearly three-quarters of all deaths globally, with 77 percent occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The trend is rising, and it increasingly affects people...
Small Nonprofits Partner for Big Impact: New Clinic Opens in South Sudan
By Kathy Hallen A new medical clinic has opened in West Gogrial, in South Sudan’s Warrap State, marking the first health facility ever established in the community. The project is the result of a partnership between two small nonprofits—MAMA Project, a CCIH member based in the United States,...
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CHAL Oxygen Plant Now Fully Operational in Liberia
Thanks to support from CCIH and other CHAL partners, a long-held vision became reality for the Christian Health Association of Liberia (CHAL) in May of this year. CHAL’s medical oxygen plant became fully operational, marking a significant milestone for healthcare access in Liberia. Oxygen refilling services are now...