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Spring 2019

Safe Motherhood Action Group members in Lunga, Zambia

These women are Safe Motherhood Action Group members in Lunga, Zambia who use their USAID-supported training through Saving Mothers, Giving Life to help women in their community access life-saving care. Photo: John Healey

 

Women Paving the Way in Global Health

Women's History Month is an opportunity to celebrate women who are paving the way for future generations. This month, and every month, we recognize the strength and resilience of women, whose contributions in global health are improving the lives of their children, families, communities and nations. Read more.


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Promoting Health on the Road and Online: Thai Woman Champions Malaria Elimination

Kanyarat thought she would spend her days planting pomelos on her family’s farm. Instead, she became a public health leader, fighting to eliminate malaria along the Thailand-Cambodia border and becoming a role model for a new generation of female leaders in malaria control and elimination. Read the full story.

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8 Inspiring Women Changing the Landscape in Global Health

Meet eight inspiring women who, through our Global Health Grand Challenges, push the boundaries to solve the world’s toughest health challenges, while paving the way for the next generation of scientists, policy makers, change agents and entrepreneurs. Read more.

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From Student to Teacher: One Nepali Woman Fights Malnutrition in Her Community

Bimala, a mother in rural Nepal, is using what she's learned about nutrition to teach others in her community how to improve their children's health and ensure a bright future for her daughter. We are proud to share stories about women like Bimala who make lasting health improvements in their communities and countries. Hear Bimala’s story.

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Look Ahead

  • April 1-7, 2019
    World Health Worker Week
  • April 24-30, 2019
    World Immunization Week
  • April 25, 2019
    World Malaria Day
  • May 5, 2019 
    International Day of the Midwife