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Prioritizing Nutrition in Humanitarian Settings
In an era marked by crises, from armed conflicts to natural disasters to disease outbreaks, the global community is facing a range of complex issues that threaten the health and well-being of vulnerable communities in every region. According to the United Nations, 360 million people globally require humanitarian assistance – a 30% increase since early…
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Midwives: Delivering Hope Every Day, One Baby at a Time
They are known as comadronas in Guatemala, traditional birth attendants in Kenya, or midwives in the United States, but they are all focused on the same thing: extraordinary support for new mothers and their babies. In communities around the globe, midwives are a beacon of hope—standing on the front lines of maternal and newborn health.…
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Addressing Barriers to Health in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Vitamin Angels and Partners Deliver Door-to-Door Health Interventions in the DRC The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa and home to about 95 million people. Residents face significant challenges to health and safety including ongoing internal conflicts and international aggression, lack of clean water, and the re-emergence of infectious…