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Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, with an estimated 4.8 million cases and 500,000 deaths in 2022 alone. These infections not only cause severe health impacts but also result in economic losses of $13 billion annually. Investing in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities could reduce HAIs by 50%, providing significant health and economic benefits. WaterAid and The World Bank ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eAjUqAXU

Dr. Al Sommer's groundbreaking research on vitamin A in the 1970s has saved millions of lives. Watch Helen Keller Intl's video to learn more about this discovery & its impact on global health.

The reactivation of conscription in 🇲🇲#Myanmar has driven fear and displacement, with young men and women forced into military ranks. #Rohingya populations are particularly vulnerable, facing persecution and restricted access to aid. Support from the international community is crucial. U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) ⬇️

After surviving the catastrophic dam collapse in Derna, #Libya, Tayseer El-Haj and Dr. Rowayda Kalfah have joined International Medical Corps as #WASH promoters. They are making significant strides in improving water and sanitation in flood-affected areas of Libya.

Khaldye, a Syrian refugee in Lebanon, has become the sole provider for her family, turning her passion for cooking into a successful business. Forced to flee her home in 2013, Khaldye faced numerous challenges, from navigating life in a camp to supporting her family after her husband’s injury. Through Relief International's "Livelihoods and Resilience Support" program, Khaldye received life skills, vocational training, and career counseling. This program helped her gain the confidence and skills needed to transform her love for cooking into a sustainable source of income. Khaldye's journey, from gaining hands-on experience in food safety at a local hotel to starting her own food business, is inspiring.

GOAL Global’s work in 🇭🇹#Haiti, supported by USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, AVSI-USA, and CESVI, is supporting communities in areas affected by gang violence and economic challenges. Esther from Carrefour's story demonstrates how GOAL's food security vouchers have profound a impact on restoring access to necessary resources.

Northern 🇲🇿#Mozambique is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 70,000 people displaced since February 2024, bringing the total to nearly 1 million Insurgent attacks have created widespread suffering, and the impending withdrawal of SADC troops threatens to worsen the situation. The UN has petitioned for $413 million in emergency assistance, emphasizing the urgent need for international support. Increased coordination, funding, and recognition of the crisis by the Mozambican government are essential to addressing the needs of displaced populations and preventing further destabilization. Read Refugees International's latest report ⬇️

Decades of conflict have pushed the 🇨🇩#DRC to a breaking point. Over 8 million Congolese have been displaced, with new conflicts in 2024. Over 25 million people require humanitarian assistance, facing crisis levels of hunger. Despite vast resources, the DRC ranks low on the UN’s Human Development Index. The need for global support is urgent. Read Concern Worldwide US' five thing you need to know ⬇️

In 2020, 202,000 mothers died in childbirth in sub-Saharan Africa—preventable deaths that demand attention. PATH emphasizes the importance of scaling up low-cost, high-impact interventions and strengthening primary health care systems. By championing stronger policies, breaking down silos, investing locally, and leveraging data, progress can be accelerated to ensure mothers and children survive and thrive.

InterAction is honored to present this year’s Humanitarian Award to Eatizaz Yousif, Country Director for International Rescue Committee's in #Sudan. Eatizaz Yousif. Eatizaz has been a leading voice in the Sudan crisis from 2023. At the outbreak of the conflict, she relocated to Medani with other displaced Sudanese ensuring that IRC was able to mobilize a quick response to the displacement needs. Eatizaz is an inspiration to us all.