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Edna Fleure

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

In Koukiri, a village in northern Benin, a group of activist dads can confirm that while changing mindsets isn’t easy, it is possible – and their results vindicate the effort.

1 May 2025
5 min read
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NutritionZero-dose childrenRoutine immunisationGender equality
A member of the Fathers’ Club assesses the nutritional status of a young child in Koukiri. Credit: Edna Fleure
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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
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Routine immunisationZero-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
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MalariaSpotlight 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
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Climate changeMalaria
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
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MalariaRoutine 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
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HPVGender equality
 
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