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On an island in Lake Victoria, a new vaccine storage facility is saving lives

In just a matter of months, the new vaccine store on Mfangano island has levelled out stock-out issues at island health centres, and sent vaccination rates skyrocketing.

8 Apr 2025
4 min read
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Health officials inspecting  the vaccine fridge during the launch of the vaccine store at Suba west sub county vaccine store on Mfangano Island. Credit: Vaccines Kenya
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Young mothers accompanied by Traditional Birth Attendants waiting for their babies to be vaccinated at the Kopsiro Model Health Center. Credit: Pius Sawa

In western Kenya, traditional birth attendants become vaccine champions

12 Feb 2025
6 min read
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Ugas Alqeir Primary school in Wajir County North Eastern Kenya. The school has no classrooms and receive food aid from government. These children are at high risk of missing out on vaccines due to lack of health facilities. Credit: Piu.

Campaigning against cancer in northeastern Kenya

24 Jan 2025
7 min read
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Locals getting water from a solar pump system in Nabilatuk district. Water flows automatically from several taps, meaning users don’t have to queue for long hours. Credit: Pius Sawa

Solar-powered water pumps reduce hospital visits in semi-arid northern Uganda

2 May 2024
6 min read
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Climate changeInnovation
 
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