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Pregnancy and postpartum bring a heightened, but often overlooked, risk of HIV infection. To end the epidemic by 2030, we must ensure women in these critical periods have access to safe, effective prevention options, including self-care tools that put protection in their own hands.

During an antenatal care visit in Luanda, Angola’s capital, Laurinda, a 39-year-old mother, tested positive for HIV. The diagnosis devastated…

Postpartum hemorrhage, which is defined as a severe loss of blood after giving birth, affects 14 million women each year.

During the 32nd week of her pregnancy, Halima Mohammed went into labor and was rushed to Hospital where she delivered a son who developed severe Respiratory Distress Syndrome and was in need of oxygen.

Dr. Abhay Bang transformed newborn survival in rural India by bringing culturally respectful, home-based care to marginalized communities. His approach continues to save lives and shape community-centered health solutions today.