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In DRC, Unlicensed Nurses Make House Calls For Cheap
December 2, 2019 - View the Full Story at GPJ
Region: Democratic Republic of Congo
Hospital care in DRC is often too expensive. Instead, people call nurses to their homes – but not all of those nurses are qualified.
In One Zimbabwean Prison, Justice is Out of Reach for Prisoners in the Mental Health Section
November 28, 2019 - View the Full Story at GPJ
Region: Zimbabwe
Topics: AccessHealthHuman RightsLegal Rights
Zimbabwe’s Chikurubi Maximum Prison is one of the few facilities in the country that provides mental health care. The prison’s mental health section is overcapacity with some 300 prisoners, some of whom weren’t accused of a crime at all.
As Need Rises, Palliative Care Services Remain Insufficient in Uganda
October 1, 2019 - View the Full Story at GPJ
Region: Uganda
Topics: AccessHealthHuman RightsPolitics
Uganda’s health budget isn’t providing enough for palliative care, resulting in a shortage of much-needed pain relievers and other services. Local organizations are stepping in, but health workers say that without the funding, they are only able to serve a fraction of the thousands of patients in need.
Women in India Are Creating the Menstrual Products They Need
September 16, 2019 - View the Full Story at GPJ
Region: India
Topics: AccessEntrepreneurshipHealthReproductive Rights
In many parts of India, women still struggle against the taboo of their periods and often don’t have the hygiene products they need. Now, female entrepreneurs are taking matters into their own hands and producing the products themselves.
Zimbabweans Turn to Traditional Medicine As Prescriptions Drug Prices Spike
September 4, 2019 - View the Full Story at GPJ
Region: Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s economic crisis has caused a huge spike in prices for prescription drugs and hospital care. Looking for alternatives, people are increasingly turning to traditional medicine.
Critical Medical Supplies Run Short as Heavy Restrictions Continue
August 31, 2019 - View the Full Story at GPJ
Region: Indian-administered Kashmir
Topics: AccessConflictHealthHuman Rights
It’s been nearly a month since the Indian government revoked Jammu and Kashmir state’s semi-autonomous status and instituted a media blackout there. Officials say the measure is necessary, but Kashmiris say that the lockdown has serious consequences – including a critical shortage of medical supplies.
Fake and Missing Drugs ‘Frustrate Government’s Effort’ To Combat Malaria in Uganda
July 14, 2019 - View the Full Story at GPJ
Region: Uganda
Theft of anti-malarial drugs is a huge problem in Uganda, causing a shortage of medication that is sorely needed to treat the disease. Counterfeit drugs often fill the void, despite government efforts to address the problem.
Illegal Pharmacies Provide a Convenient Option – But Not Necessarily a Safe One
June 18, 2019 - View the Full Story at GPJ
Region: Democratic Republic of Congo
Kisangani, a major city in Democratic Republic of Congo, is teeming with illegal pharmacies. They make getting medicine easy – but whether those medicines are safe for patients is another matter.
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Zimbabwe’s Policy Ending Dialysis Fees Saves Lives But Strains Hospitals
February 1, 2019 - View the Full Story at GPJ
Region: Zimbabwe
A new policy has made accessing dialysis at government hospitals more affordable for some. But as the number of patients grows, the strain on hospital resources may threaten everyone’s access to treatment.
For Children in Dangerous Section of Haiti, Therapy is a Lifeline
January 18, 2019 - View the Full Story at GPJ
Region: Haiti
Haiti’s Cité Soleil area, a densely-populated neighborhood in Port-au-Prince, is known for violence. A group of mental health professionals now work with children in their schools to help them manage the stress they experience living there.
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