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Breaking down Myths, Misconceptions and Stigma surrounding Female Genital Schistosomiasis in Kwale
Let’s talk about a health condition that has been behind the veil for way too long: Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS).
Unveiling the curtain on Female Genital Schistosomiasis: Transforming communities through health literacy
Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) is a silent adversary – a hidden Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) that debilitates women and girls
Leading by Example: A Healthcare Worker’s Journey to Overcoming FGS
At 43 years old, a Clinical Officer at Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital, became more than a service
From Pain to Empowerment: A Woman’s Journey to Recovery from FGS
Aisha*, a 34-year-old woman from Kwale County, whose resilience and determination turned a painful struggle into a story of hope
LVCT Health Takes Ownership of Boost Digital Job Aide and re-brands to HimaRika to Support Healthcare Workers Across Kenya
PRESS RELEASE LVCT Health is excited to announce that it has officially taken ownership of the Boost Digital Job Aide
Behind Closed Doors: Exploring the State and Opportunities of Community Health Systems in Responding to Child Violence
In a shocking turn of events, the heart-wrenching story of Baby Sagini took Kenya by storm, if not the world.
Moving Beyond Bugs and Drugs: Integrating Gender and Equity in Antimicrobial Resistance Programs in Uganda
In this blog Susan Okioma and Anne Ngunjiri discuss their time spent in Uganda during World AMR Awareness Week, with
Webinar Announcement: Doing Things Differently – Effective Linkage of Communities with Health Systems in PCNs to Achieve UHC
On Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, LVCT Health will host an important webinar titled “Doing Things Differently: Effective Linkage of Communities
Revolutionizing HIV Prevention: The Innovative CATALYST Initiative
In the quest to bring groundbreaking HIV prevention products to the forefront, the CATALYST (Catalyzing Access to New Prevention Products
Kenya’s school feeding programme: A vital safety net for the most vulnerable learners
Background to the school feeding programme in Kenya Kenya’s track record in implementing a school feeding programme for nearly 30
New initiative on FGS | From Neglect to Action: Invest in Women, Invest in Health
Berlin, Germany: On the 14th of October, Germany’s Development Minister, Svenja Schulze, launched a new initiative ‘From Neglect to Action:
LVCT Health at the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum 2024
Cape Town, South Africa: LVCT Health is excited to participate in this year’s bi-annual Forum of the Sexual Violence Research
Time to Reunite: LVCT Health Host Liverpool Change-Maker Pairs for a Mutual Learning Visit in Homa Bay, Kenya
LVCT Health recently hosted six Liverpool change-maker pairs for an immersive shared learning experience in Homa Bay, Kenya. The week-long
LVCT Health calls for enhanced accountability, responsiveness, and equity in urban settlements
In a groundbreaking initiative to advance health equity in Nairobi’s informal settlements, the Accountability and Responsiveness in Informal Settlements for
Pain, organ damage, infertility: the neglected disease that leaves millions of women in agony
Parasites in ponds and rivers cause female genital schistosomiasis – easily treated but rarely diagnosed. A health campaign in Kenya