For more than half his young life, 13-year-old Mbumwae Khagwanda was a frequent visitor to the local primary care health facility, Limulunga Rural Health Centre, situated about 1 mile from his home in Western Province but hundreds of miles from Zambia’s capital. Staff there, who had limited experience handling complex cases, had tried over the
Juba, South Sudan – Put yourself in Mary’s shoes. Imagine being 17, living in South Sudan, and learning that you are HIV-positive. Your family rejects you so you run away, desperate to keep your “secret” from others. You want to die and figure that stopping your antiretrovirals (ARVs) will hasten the end. However, before despair
In Kenya’s informal settlements, it’s tough being a girl. But a new club is teaching young people key skills to stay healthy and reach their dreams.
