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Behind the Curtains: Inside Nigeria's Shadow Network of Abortion Care

Ayọ̀mídé Ládípọ̀

October 08, 2025 |

Social Voices |

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Response Location: Nigeria

Komfot Health operates a technology-driven network providing post-abortion care and sexual reproductive health services across Nigeria. The organization trains healthcare providers to address biases, uses a chatbot system for patient triage and connects women to verified medical facilities in six states, acting as intermediaries between women seeking care and trusted healthcare providers. Since launching in 2024, Komfot Health has served over 1,790 women.

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How Native Hawaiian Cultural Practices are Supporting First Responders' Mental Well-Being

Noelle Fujii-Oride

October 08, 2025 |

Overstory |

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Response Location: United States, Hawaii

To address mental health challenges faced by first responders, a variety of organizations throughout the state are using Native Hawaiian cultural healing practices, such as lomilomi massages and ocean-based healing. Participants in the programs report reductions in PTSD symptoms, less stress and deeper peer connections.

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How Tanzania's cardiac care transformation saves lives, strengthens economy

Halili Letea

August 22, 2025 |

The Citizen |

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Response Location: Tanzania

The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, launched in 2015, is a semi-autonomous public institution specializing in cardiac care, helping to make it more accessible and affordable for locals. When they first opened, the institution started with just 15 general hospital beds, but has since grown to 156, and performs about 800 surgeries each year.

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Inside Rwanda's push to eliminate cervical cancer ahead of WHO targets

Joan Mbabazi

August 15, 2025 |

The New Times |

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Response Location: Rwanda

Rwanda has implemented a comprehensive, community-driven cervical cancer prevention program combining door-to-door screening campaigns, free HPV vaccination, and health insurance reforms to cover cancer treatment. Since the initiaives launched, six districts have achieved the World Health Organization’s elimination targets, putting Rwanda on track to become the first African country to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027.

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How culture saves Sacramento's Native American youth from suicide

Emma Hall

August 12, 2025 |

Sacramento Bee |

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Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Shingle Springs’ Health and Wellness Center provide culturally relevant mental health care to tribal citizens and Native people, making care more accessible, comfortable and effective for those who need it. The Center has about 40,000 visits a year and 8,000 consistent patients.

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Healing the Gap: Rwanda Expands Access to Rheumatic Care Amid Specialist Shortage

Steven Nsamaza

August 10, 2025 |

Rwanda Dispatch |

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Response Location: Rwanda

Led by a local doctor and supported by Pfizer's Accord initiative and other partners, Rwanda launched a one-month training fellowship to train local doctors with specialized rheumatology skills. Since its implementation in February 2024, more than 1,800 patients have received rheumatological care, many for the first time in their lives.

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Tanzania's 'holela holela' campaign uses a friendly pill mascot to combat antimicrobial resistance

Deodatus Mfugale

August 07, 2025 |

IPP Media |

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Response Location: Tanzania

Tanzania launched the "Holela Holela Itakukosti" public awareness campaign from May to September 2024 to address the large number of deaths linked to antimicrobial resistance. By working with USAID, local government and Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the campaign deployed three national radio stations to promote responsible antimicrobial use and infection prevention, reaching 24.7 million listeners.

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Enugu's Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centers Bring Quality Healthcare Closer to Communities

Tzar Oluigbo

July 28, 2025 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Otuku, Enugu

Enugu State is addressing healthcare access gaps and high maternal mortality by establishing 260 Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centers, with 100 already completed. These fully-equipped facilities provide 24-hour care with essential medications and reliable utilities. As part of the initiative, the Centers are also recruiting 2,200 healthcare workers, training over 1,800 staff members in safe delivery and contraceptive methods, introducing AI-assisted ultrasound screening and implementing affordable health insurance. Since opening in March 2025, one center alone has served over 690 people.

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Just two visits a year: Longer ARV scripts, shorter clinic lines

Mia Malan, Jessica Pitchford, Anna-Maria van Niekerk, Thatego Mashabela, Tim Wege, Jeannine Snyman

July 28, 2025 |

Bhekisisa |

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Response Location: South Africa, Cape Town

South Africa's implementation of 6MMD (six multi-month dispensing) allows stable HIV patients to collect their antiretroviral medications only twice a year instead of monthly. The program aims to reduce clinic congestion and improve patient retention and consistent medication use.

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Local Volunteers Lead the Way in Closing Taraba's Maternal Healthcare Gap

Yahuza Bawage

July 15, 2025 |

Social Voices |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Sardauna, Taraba State

Women volunteers with PHC Kara are going into the community to share important healthcare information with pregnant women, in an effort to improve maternal and infant mortality rates and health outcomes. The group has also received support and recognition from UNICEF’S Mama2Mama healthcare initiative and Rural Health Mission Nigeria, providing them with clean birth kits and other supplies to distribute to women.

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