Somalia: The deadly toll of healthcare access challenges for women and children

Many women and children in Baidoa, Somalia, have to undertake journeys of hundreds of miles to reach medical facilities. To make matters worse, insecurity and violence often lead to delays that exacerbate health conditions and tragically, sometimes even lead to death. “Seven months ago, my wife gave birth to twin boys. She experienced excessive bleeding … Read more

Practicing self-care: empowering women to manage their own health

We all want the power to invest in our wellbeing, to be able to take care of our emotional, physical and mental health. But without reliable information and appropriate tools, reasonable options and adequate support, it’s not always possible. Self-care is changing the face of healthcare. It focuses on equipping and entrusting people to take … Read more