Country Spotlight Series, Health Systems Strengthening
Faith-Based Organizations Providing Health Care in Nigeria
Faith-based organizations (FBO) play a significant role in providing healthcare in Nigeria. This spotlight features the work of a few FBOs, including the Christian Health Association of Nigeria, Rural Health Services, Isaiah 58 Care Foundation, Life Builders Ministries International, and World Renew. These organizations are working in family...
Country Spotlight Series, Health Systems Strengthening
Faith-Based Organizations in Health Service Delivery in Ghana
American Leprosy Missions (ALM) and the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) are faith-based organizations working in maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, immunization, water and sanitation, and overall health systems strengthening in Ghana. This spotlight provides an overview of their work and includes some health indicators...
Health Systems Strengthening, Sponsor
Abbott: Bringing Quality Care Closer to Home
Three hours. That’s how long Eugenie walked toward a distant health center while in labor. But despite her best efforts, she didn’t make it – she delivered her son on the side of the road, without medical assistance. She then mustered the strength to continue her painful journey...
Health Systems Strengthening, Sponsor
Sickle Cell Disease: New Solutions for Diagnosis and Management
by Patti White, CEO, Hemex Health Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common and severe of all inherited hematological disorders, causing substantial morbidity and mortality on par with diseases like Malaria and HIV. According to the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation: 1,000 children are born with...