FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — Dewmini, a Sri Lankan student, had no other option but to leave school, a decision not uncommon for many young girls living in poverty. Facing severe droughts and food scarcity, Dewmini’s family pulled her out of school and sent her to the city as a servant. Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program (GEP) in Sri Lanka intervened, providing Dewmini with the skills to advocate for her education as she supported her family with a garden to sell vegetables in her village. Dewm

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — Controlling high rates of HIV is not a new issue for Zimbabwe, but medical officials have taken a big step to lower numbers. The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe has tested and approved a recent long-acting vaccination called cabotegravir (CAB-LA) to prevent HIV, making it the first African country to do so. The State of HIV in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe has the fifth-highest HIV rate in the world, with 11.6% of people aged 15 to 49 diagnosed with the disease as of 2021.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined Jordan’s mental health system needs significant restructuring, estimating that more than 25% of Jordanians experience mental health symptoms. Increased poverty rates due to conflicts in neighboring countries impacting the social climate have affected Jordan’s ability to cope with mental health in Jordan. Out of 100,000, only 305 Jordanians seek help for mental health symptoms, a problem needing a resolution. The Current State of Mental Health i

Tanzania is a high-risk country with 4.1% of global malaria-related deaths in 2020. While 93% of the Tanzanian population resides in malaria transmission areas, researchers are working to address the country’s current malaria epidemic. Plasmodium falciparum is the most common form of malaria contracted in Tanzania, accounting for 96% of infections. While previous preventative measures such as insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying have not been completely successful when combatin

The African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) meeting commenced on September 5, 2022, with nearly 6,500 policymakers, activists, researchers, business leaders and agriculture experts from all over the world in attendance, both in-person and virtual. The forum theme was Grow, Nourish and Reward – Bold Actions for Resilient Food Systems, reflecting a dedication to addressing Africa’s growing food insecurity and a need for food system improvements. Due to the economic impact of the coronavirus, 147 mi

Life expectancy in Africa is rising, increasing to 56 years from 46 in 2000, thanks to expanding healthcare access. Other parts of the world have not observed this tremendous growth rate of 10 years and show a valiant effort to address the issue of essential health care in African countries. To tackle the issue of life expectancy in Africa, governments must revamp the framework of their existing healthcare infrastructures. Essential medications, equipment, facilities and technology for communic