Mariame Toure* spent her childhood taking medications without understanding why because her mother believed she was too young to be informed of her HIV status. As a teenager, Mariame began questioning why she had to continuously take medication; her mother only told her she had to remain on medication for life to avoid falling ill.
During an antenatal care visit in Luanda, Angola’s capital, Laurinda, a 39-year-old mother, tested positive for HIV. The diagnosis devastated her. But, Laurinda took the next step to preserve her health and safeguard the health of her children. Four months pregnant, she immediately began antiretroviral treatment (ART). However, adhering to treatment proved challenging. After Laurinda
With a passion for connecting with the community to improve their health, community health officer (CHO) Pranav Kumar divides his workday in two. He spends the first half of his day providing comprehensive primary health care services at the Lagma Health and Wellness Center (HWC) in Sitamarhi District, Bihar, managing services and overseeing his team.
