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Democratic Republic of Congo
Rampant Violence Decimates Women’s Health Care

In just three months, armed groups in the country's northeast killed nearly 500 civilians. The statistics fail to capture the full scale of the suffering, as limited health care access also claims the lives of pregnant women and infants.

By Noella Nyirabihogo

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Zimbabwe
Peer Counselors Help Young People Live With HIV

Lifetime antiretroviral regimens are especially difficult for adolescents and young adults. Programs designed for their age group can make it easier to cope.

Tackling HIV Treatment: Part 2 of 2. Read Part 1.

By Kudzai Mazvarirwofa

and Evidence Chenjerai

and Fortune Moyo
Zambia
Medicine Treats Their HIV. Hunger Makes It Hard to Take.

By Prudence Phiri
Zimbabwe
Demand Exposes Weakness of Mental Health System

As Zimbabweans abandon traditional beliefs, more are seeking mental health services, overwhelming an already underfunded and understaffed system.

By Linda Mujuru

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Africa

Coverage from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Rampant Violence Decimates Women’s Health Care

By Noella Nyirabihogo

Peer Counselors Help Young People Live With HIV

By Kudzai Mazvarirwofa

and Evidence Chenjerai

and Fortune Moyo

Medicine Treats Their HIV. Hunger Makes It Hard to Take.

By Prudence Phiri

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Americas

Coverage from Haiti, Mexico and Puerto Rico

Addiction Treatment Is Difficult. For Mothers, It’s Even Harder.

By Lucila Pellettieri

A Homemade Remedy for Menstruation Stigma

By Avigaí Silva

Terror and Trauma for Children Displaced by Gang Wars

By Anne Myriam Bolivar

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Asia

Coverage from Indian-administered Kashmir, Mongolia, Nepal and Sri Lanka

‘Emergency Kits for Girls’ Pop Up in School Bathrooms

By Khorloo Khukhnokhoi

Food and Medicine Shortages Endanger Pregnant Women

By Vijayatharsiny Thinesh

Economic Crisis and Unregulated Alcohol Collide

By Vetrichelvi Chandrakala

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