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Beating malaria one village at a time…World Malaria Day 2013
By Lisa Meadowcroft, posted 24 April 2013 see more by this blogger
Malaria continues to be a major health problem in sub-Saharan Africa with the disease being a leading cause of death amongst young children and a major health problem for pregnant women. Rural and poor communities living in... Keep reading
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Stand Up for African Mothers Campaign off to good start
By Lisa Meadowcroft, posted 18 March 2013 see more by this blogger
Giving life should be a time of joy, not death. Yet each year in sub-Saharan Africa, almost 200,000 women die needlessly during pregnancy and childbirth. Why? Because they lack access to... Keep reading -
AMREF eHealth expert speaks on two panels at UN GETHealth Summit
By Lisa Meadowcroft, posted 20 February 2013 see more by this blogger
One of my ongoing pleasures is to welcome staff from AMREF headquarters in Nairobi. It’s always so enlightening for our team to hear firsthand about their work and the outcome of AMREF’s programs as told by the experts... Keep reading
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Men Who Have Sex with Men: AMREF Calls for Equal Health Rights for All
By Lisa Meadowcroft, posted 28 November 2012 see more by this blogger
The upcoming World AIDS Day on Saturday, December 1 is an opportunity for all of us – civil society organizations, NGOs, governments, the private sector and citizens around the world, to share knowledge about the prevention and treatment of... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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Coming of Age: Alternative Rites of Passage for Maasai Girls
By Lisa Meadowcroft, posted 21 November 2012 see more by this blogger
The transition from girl to woman in nomadic groups in East Africa takes place in an age-old, four-day ritual in which the girls are dressed in their finest clothes and adorned with their most beautiful jewelry. They are blessed... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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