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Uganda Path

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Walking the Path to Wellness

Published January 1, 2025

Patricia Mbabazi’s smile fills the room as she attentively listens to Mahoro Florah, a matron at her school in Kisoro—in southwest Uganda, near the Rwanda border. Patricia, 16, is alive and healthy today, but it has been a difficult path to well-being—with Mahoro alongside her for much of…

Topics:

General,

Orphan and Vulnerable Children,

Pediatric HIV

Countries:

Uganda

Story

A Change of Plans

Published December 19, 2024

Ismail Harerimana stands out with his personal style and passion for supporting young people. As the co-publisher of a magazine, Kigezi Teens, Ismail is influencing teens in his community and making a lasting difference. But he did not always see himself as a media mogul. His early dreams were…

Topics:

Adolescents

Countries:

Uganda

Story

The Brave Journey of Venance

Published November 24, 2024

In Tanzania, children with HIV face challenges in understanding their condition and the significance of consistently following their antiretroviral therapy (ART). Many children, especially those younger than 16 years old have difficulty grasping the complex terminology related to HIV and the effects of their treatment. This lack of comprehension…

Topics:

Pediatric HIV

Countries:

Tanzania

Story

The Right Way Forward

Published November 24, 2024

Makananelo Maboka, a 25-year-old mother of two children, has not always had an easy life. From Ha Mofoka in Jerusalema village, Lesotho, she was raised by her grandmother. When she was in grade 9 her granny passed away leaving her without a caretaker. She dropped out of school to take care…

Topics:

Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT),

Women

Countries:

Lesotho

Story

Through Tara’s Story

Published November 24, 2024

In Tanzania, children living with HIV face unique challenges in understanding their condition and the importance of adhering to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Many children, especially those under 10, struggle with complex HIV terminologies and the importance of their treatment. This lack of understanding often leads to poor adherence to ART,…

Topics:

Pediatric HIV

Countries:

Tanzania

Story

Data for the People

Published November 3, 2024

As the lead nurse in charge of the PMTCT (prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission) clinic at Mchinji Health Center in western Malawi, Kennedy Munthali has a packed schedule—overseeing the care of about 700 women who are either pregnant or are nursing infants, in a typical month.   The PMTCT…

Topics:

Health System Strengthening,

Innovation,

Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT)

Countries:

Malawi

Story

#YouthLead for the Future

Published September 16, 2024

As leaders from around the world gather for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, one word is on everyone’s mind: Future. World leaders are responsible for acting and making a better future, but it is young people who will live with the successes or…

Topics:

Adolescents,

General

Countries:

Democratic Republic of Congo,

Eswatini,

Kenya,

Lesotho,

Malawi

Story

The Power of Peers

Published August 6, 2024

“I really like to help people. I love to see my neighbor live an enjoyable life,” says David, a 22-year-old adolescent peer supporter at General Hospital Zing in Taraba State, Nigeria. “If I eat a meal, I also want my friend to eat.” This sense of sharing motivates David…

Topics:

Adolescents

Countries:

Nigeria

Story

Walking in the Shoes of Others

Published May 12, 2024

“Human Centered Design has helped me to be open too,” Hellen Wegesa, USAID Afya Yangu Northern HCD field coordinator. In Tanzania, the shift away from adolescent health services occurs at the age of 18. With little transitional education and support, navigating the adjustment of adult care can be…

Topics:

Adolescents,

Differentiated Service Delivery

Countries:

Tanzania