Replenishing the National Slide Reference Bank in Zambia

Malaria, a preventable but deadly disease, continues to take a terrible toll especially in pregnant women and children under five years in sub-Saharan Africa. Effective prevention, control, and treatment of malaria is dependent upon a number of factors, including a competent workforce of laboratory technicians. In Zambia, malaria transmission occurs year-round, though the intensity of

Restoring Health Services in a Post-Conflict Setting

Every morning before 7 a.m., about 20 clients would gather in the outpatient area of Dubti General Hospital in Afar Region, Ethiopia. Mostly women and children, they waited their turn to talk with a doctor about their health concerns. Elderly men and women sat on wooden benches while mothers stood nearby, trying to soothe a

A Journey Back to Health, with a Family Caregiver

Hardoa, India (March 2024) — Every month for the past five months, rain or shine, at least one staffer from the neighboring health and wellness center has visited Achhe Lal Mallah at his home in the Madhya Pradesh village of Hardoa to check on his well-being. About a year ago, Achhe Lal began coughing and