Medical students do know the clinical aspects related to infectious diseases but what if culture-rooted beliefs and misconceptions affect their perception and influence their daily life? A naked dialogue at Beira university, unveiled students' fears and helped them disrupt the stigma.
On the occasion of World Health Day, a radio spot was aired in Bangui to raise awareness among as many women as possible about maternal and neonatal health-related issues.
An event that brought together civil society representatives, institutions, private sector and faith-based organizations to share experience and expertise hence navigate future perspectives for sustainable development in LICs.
Recognizing and addressing the nexus between energy, food and health. CUAMM's strategy in Angola.
Renovated spaces and colorful paintings at Pujehun Hospital make daily work more pleasant and efficient, while also helping to alleviate the patients' experience of hospitalization. A renovation led by CUAMM that many contributed in making happen: from CUAMM staff at the facility, to donors and friends.
Adherence to nutritional treatment is a key factor in achieving the desired clinical benefits. When the patient is a 2 and half years old children, caregivers together with health professionals play a crucial role in saving their life which is why it is so important to inform and educate on signs, symptoms and prevention.
Access to clean water is a basic human right, yet it remains a privilege for the few. In Angola, Mozambique and Uganda we are implementing WASH projects with the key objective of improving access to clean water, sanitation to curb morbidity and mortality due to preventable environmental factors.
As the Catholic University of Beira celebrates its 30th anniversary, we retrace a long story of cooperation between CUAMM and UCM. An anniversary symbolizing a long cooperation committed to educating and training doctors in a country where lack of qualified health workforce jeopardize health outcomes and development.
In an area devastated by continuous disasters, the story of Nesheremo is an example of the importance of being there for communities, despite constant challenges.
On the occasion of International Women's Day we want to celebrate the incredible women we work with across sub-Saharan Africa and honor their unwavering commitment to supporting and serving women in need. Meet a few of the inspiring women we’re spotlighting on March 8.