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Mar 24, 2017

Fight TB through education

When people in West Africa started dying from Ebola, communities had no idea what was killing them. People resorted to rumors and allegations of foul play, such as the damaging claim that Westerners created the virus to combat population growth. This only exacerbated the problem and fueled stigma against those affected by the disease. It was a classic example of the fallout from weak public health institutions and a lack of education around the health threats that the region faced.

Jan 23, 2017

Extreme poverty in Haiti: Why we must do more to end it

Throughout the world, particularly in the Global South, millions of people begin each day struggling with how to satisfy their most basic needs. Where to get food or water. Making do with non-existent or communal sanitary facilities. Limited or no access to dental or medical care. High exposure to contagious diseases. The constant threat of conflict or disasters — which is never far removed from situations of extreme poverty.

Dec 1, 2016

Poverty and HIV/AIDS: Haiti’s double jeopardy

World AIDS Day, observed December 1st, is an opportunity both to call attention to the continuing challenges to end infections globally, and in the case of Haiti, to shed new light on the link between poverty, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and other diseases, and the need for deep and coordinated efforts across the issues.

Nov 11, 2016

We can end pneumonia now

Last year, nearly a million children under five around the globe died from pneumonia. Despite a vaccine and antibiotic treatment that makes pneumonia both preventable and easily treated, it kills more children each year than either HIV, tuberculosis, or malaria. It’s unconscionable that children still die in such large numbers from something we can prevent and treat. On Saturday, November 12th, we will observe World Pneumonia Day to raise awareness of this injustice.

Nov 13, 2015

ACTION Wrap Up: SUN Global Gathering

This year’s SUN Global Gathering was a jam-packed convening of governments, civil society, UN, donors, and private sector allies for nutrition.

Jun 8, 2015

East African Regional Leaders Must Commit to Work Together to Defeat Malnutrition

For one in four children in the world, and up to one in two children in East African countries, chronic malnutrition will lead to permanent stunting of their brains and bodies.

Apr 28, 2015

Measles: From Washington to Lagos via Berlin - no passport required

Measles moves fast. The highly contagious virus can strike anywhere at any time, be it in Nigerian refugee camps or California’s Disneyland

Apr 23, 2015

What About the Fifth Child?

As a child, I learned pretty quickly that Bowen was a lucky last name to be born with.