In Kosya village in Makueni County, Community Health Worker Caren Nduge begins her morning with a home she has been especially eager to visit. Caren is responsible for supporting 80 families across her village One of the families Caren has been supporting is that of Evelyne Mueni, a 23-year-old mother of two. Evelyne’s life changed tragically when she lost her husband—the … [Read more...] about A Community Health Worker Who Never Gives Up: Caren’s Journey with a Young Widow in Makueni
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The Day a Home Visit Saved a Life
In Kathonzweni village, 83-year-old Savethi Mawleu is known for her warm smile, easy laughter, and generous spirit. A mother and grandmother, she lives with one of her children who is battling cancer, while most of her family works in Nairobi. Despite her age and responsibilities, Savethi remains strong and remarkably resilient. That resilience was tested when Community … [Read more...] about The Day a Home Visit Saved a Life
Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs) Helped Contain Zambia’s Worst-Ever Cholera Outbreak
Lusaka, Zambia’s capital, with a population exceeding 1.74 million, has experienced rapid urban growth fueled by rural-to-urban migration. This expansion has led to the emergence of informal settlements such as Kanyama, where poor sanitation and limited access to clean water create ideal conditions for waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and dysentery — particularly … [Read more...] about Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs) Helped Contain Zambia’s Worst-Ever Cholera Outbreak
PRESS RELEASE Geneva, May 20th 2026
The Financing Alliance for Health (FAH) and the International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia (IPHC‑E) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the next phase of strategic collaboration to strengthen government‑led health financing and primary health care systems across Africa. This MoU formalises a long standing partnership focused on … [Read more...] about PRESS RELEASE Geneva, May 20th 2026
Budgets Tell the Real Story: Why GC8 Matching Funds Must Deliver for Women, Systems, and Sustainable Impact
As countries shape their GC8 proposals, there is no shortage of ambition. Priorities are clear. Data is available. Commitments to equity and inclusion are strong. But there is one place where all of this is truly tested: the budget. Because at the end of the day, budgets tell the real story. They reveal what is prioritized, who is reached, and whether health systems … [Read more...] about Budgets Tell the Real Story: Why GC8 Matching Funds Must Deliver for Women, Systems, and Sustainable Impact