Boost: Tackling the HIV Epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa
In 2019, Sub-Saharan Africa had a population of just over 1.1 billion people, contained 27…
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International Diabetes Federation Fights Rise of Diabetes
SEATTLE, Washington — Diabetes occurs when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to regulate glucose…
Maternal Healthcare in Impoverished Communities
SEATTLE, Washington — Women are some of the most vulnerable members of the population, especially…
Healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Complicated System
SEATTLE, Washington — Bosnia and Herzegovina has changed a lot since the 1990s. The country…
Combating Obesity and Nutrition Insecurity in Brazil
SEATTLE, Washington — Food insecurity and obesity have been on the rise in Brazil in…
Infant and Maternal Mortality Rates: Finland vs DRC
SEATTLE, Washington — Finland has very low infant and maternal mortality rates in relation to…
How Days for Girls is Igniting a Menstrual Health Movement
SEATTLE, Washington — Menstruation. The word all too often goes unsaid and unexplored but women…
Access to Mental Health in Latin America Amid COVID-19
SEATTLE, Washington — Mental health disorders in Latin America are often stigmatized. However, the COVID-19…
The Philippines’ Birth Practices Facilitate Maternal and Infant Mortality Declines
MANILA, Philippines — Each year, approximately 130 million babies are born all over the world.…
Lack of Proper Menstrual Hygiene in Sri Lanka
SEATTLE, Washington — Sri Lanka is an island country located in South Asia known for its…