Rose’s Fistula Healing Joy.
Rose Josephat Lema (46) was always a happy woman until after she gave birth to her fifth child. Despite being ecstatic (happy) to have another addition to her family, she faced a […]
“I have decided, NO MORE CUT to our beautiful girls” – Nashipai Ngomian
The practice of FGM is rooted in social norms, cultural beliefs, and economic incentives. FGM is practiced for various reasons; to some communities, it means to control women’s sexuality and, […]
Restoring hope is what attracted Nasra to become a Community Health Worker.
In 2021 Amref Health Africa under the support of Global Fund identified and trained some Community Health Workers (CHWs) on community TB care for three days. Nasra Issa Salimu, a […]
TB Screening Mobile Clinic Brings Hope to Sakami Village
“I am personally very happy and I know a lot of people are happy because they got a chance to do the TB screening for free and it has impacted […]
As a motorcyclist, I have gained community trust, respect and recognition
In a small village of Bukulu in Kondoa district, Abuu Salim Chapakasi (52) works hard to save the lives of people in his community. His story is traced back in […]
Traditional healers blend old customs with health training
Hollo Nteba “a traditional healer sells old customs in exchange for new health training”. In rural Tanzania, traditional beliefs that define sickness as an unavoidable part of life often prevail over […]
FROM UNDER THE TREE TO THE WELL FURNISHED MARTENITY WARD.
Habiya village is one of villages where women encountered challenges pertaining childbirth. These challenges included limited healthcare services for pregnant women and inadequate equipment which derived to the loss of […]
“LIVING 60 YEARS WITH OBSTETRIC FISTULA, I’M NOW OK”.
There are so many myths around fistula in our communities. Normally, women who are diagnosed with this problem face stigma and some endure shame and pain for the rest of their lives. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates […]