Edna Fleure

Meet the Benin woman fighting FGM and vaccine-preventable disease

Sanny Taïbatou, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM), devotes her days to teaching communities to shield girls’ bodies from both pathogens and the knife.

6 Mar 2026

7 min read

International Women's Day Gender equality

Community relay workers lead an awareness session in Parakou, northern Benin, on child vaccination, female genital mutilation and malaria prevention. Credit: UNICEF Benin

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Community awareness session in Taiakou (northern Benin) – Community health workers play a crucial role in challenging beliefs and encouraging people to seek care. Credit: Ministry of Health

From bilharzia to trust: how a Benin community is conquering healthcare hesitancy

21 Jul 2025

9 min read

Zero-dose children Health worker heroes

A member of the Fathers’ Club assesses the nutritional status of a young child in Koukiri. Credit: Edna Fleure

In a Benin village, the Fathers’ Club is redefining family roles for the sake of child health

1 May 2025

5 min read

Nutrition Zero-dose children Routine immunisation Gender equality

Community health workers lead an awareness session on the importance of routine immunisation with a group of mothers in Benin. Credit: Edna Fleure

Community health workers on the frontline against disease in Benin

18 Dec 2024

4 min read

Routine immunisation Zero-dose children

A mother holding her two children during the introduction of the malaria vaccine in Benin. Credit: Ministry of Health

Armed with vaccine, families in Benin take the fight to malaria

17 Sep 2024

6 min read

Malaria Spotlight on malaria

The gradual disappearance of mangroves could lead to an increase in diseases like malaria. Credit: Edna Fleure

In Benin, the disappearance of mangroves is threatening human health

10 Jun 2024

5 min read

Climate change Malaria

Around 200,000 Beninese children should receive the RTS,S vaccine against malaria this year. Credit: Edna Fleure

“I’ve had enough of witnessing despair”: relief and hope greet Benin’s malaria vaccine roll-out

23 Apr 2024

7 min read

Malaria Routine immunisation

It is important to raise women's awareness of cervical cancer screening; as cervical cancer is curable if it is detected early. Credit: Edna Fleure

“In our village, when you hear the word cancer you know that death is near": fighting Benin’s cervical cancer taboo

18 Sep 2023

6 min read

HPV Gender equality

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