For the past 30 years, nurse-midwife Semakaleng Phafoli has worked to prevent the spread of HIV among pregnant women and their newborns, advocate for quality health services for families, and ensure that nurses and midwives have the skills to deliver lifesaving care.
At 16, Garneth Sebial was like any other teenager. Her life was all about attending school, finishing homework and spending time with friends. She had also started exploring her sexuality.
Health extension workers like Abraha and Girmay are part of the Ethiopian government’s flagship National Health Extension Program that is committed to bringing essential health care services to communities throughout the country.
