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Community Health Worker Recogn... Featured

CHW Hero: Bringing Healthcare to Remote Villages

Community Health Worker Taban Peter walks hours each day to bring essential health services to families in remote areas of Eastern Equatoria.

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Eastern Equatoria

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Immunization Awareness Drive Featured

From Skeptic to Advocate: A Mother's Immunization Journey

Rebecca's transformation from vaccine-hesitant mother to community immunization champion shows the power of education and trust-building.

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Yei, Central Equatoria

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Mental Health Support Initiati... Featured

Finding Hope: A Survivor's Mental Health Journey

After years of struggling with trauma from conflict, Martha found healing through SSHIA's community mental health support program.

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Bentiu, Unity State

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Digital Health Literacy for Yo... Featured

Youth Digital Health Ambassadors Making a Difference

A group of university students in Juba are using social media to combat health misinformation and promote accurate health information among their peers.

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Juba, Central Equatoria

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Maternal Health Awareness Init... Featured

How Mobile Health Alerts Saved My Pregnancy

Mary's story of how digital health notifications helped her identify warning signs and seek timely medical care during her pregnancy in rural Jonglei.

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Bor, Jonglei State

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Maternal Health Awareness Init...

Traditional Birth Attendant Transforms into Skilled Birth Companion

Mama Angelina, a traditional birth attendant for 30 years, embraced new training to improve maternal outcomes in her community.

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Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal

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Clean Water and Hygiene Promot...

A Village Transformed: Clean Water Brings Health

The rehabilitation of a borehole in Warrap State dramatically reduced waterborne diseases and transformed community health practices.

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Mayen Abun, Warrap State

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School Health Program

School Health Clubs Promote Wellness

Students at Juba Day Secondary School are leading health initiatives through their active health club, creating lasting change in their school community.

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Juba, Central Equatoria

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Malaria Prevention and Control

Community Radio Saves Lives During Malaria Season

A local radio station in Aweil partnered with SSHIA to broadcast malaria prevention messages, resulting in dramatic improvements in health outcomes.

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Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal

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GBV Prevention and Response

Breaking the Silence on Gender-Based Violence

A women's safe space in Juba provides survivors with counseling, legal support, and a path to healing and empowerment.

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Juba, Central Equatoria

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Nutrition Security for Mothers...

Breastfeeding Support Group Changes Lives

A peer support group in Unity State is helping mothers overcome breastfeeding challenges and improve their babies' nutrition.

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Unity State

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HIV/AIDS Awareness and Testing

Youth Peer Educators Lead HIV Awareness

Young people trained as peer educators are changing attitudes about HIV testing and reducing stigma in their communities.

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Torit, Eastern Equatoria

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