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ACTIVELY INVESTING IN GLOBAL HEALTH: Real-world …
WEBRecently, The Pfizer Foundation and World Vision collaborated on the Expanding Access to Immunization and Treatment program, which aims to reduce mortality among 85,743 children under 5 in Uganda, by treating and preventing childhood illnesses.
Actived: 5 days ago
URL: https://www.worldvision.org/corporate/2023/06/27/actively-investing-in-global-health/
Child mortality: Top causes, best solutions World Vision
WEBChild mortality is a big deal, and a lot of people are fighting to reduce it in the developing world. In fact, the number of children younger than 5 who die each year from preventable causes has decreased dramatically — from 12.7 million in …
HIV and AIDS: Facts, FAQs, and how to help World Vision
WEBDeaths related to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) — the most advanced stage of the disease — had declined by 69% since their peak in 2004 and by 51% since 2010. An estimated 82% of pregnant women living with HIV could access antiretroviral medicines to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to their children.
World Vision joins global healthcare leaders to advance …
WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. (June 19, 2019) — On Wednesday, June 19, World Vision will join philanthropies, healthcare delivery organizations, governments, financial institutions, corporations, universities, and more to declare a bold vision: that every person, no matter where they live, can receive treatment at a healthcare facility that has safe water, …
Donate to Child Health & Nutrition World Vision
WEBYou can help kids stay healthy and thrive. Where extreme poverty exists, pregnant women and children under 5 are dying too often, simply because they don’t have access to the most basic health information, care, and nutrition.
Why does violence against women and girls increase …
WEBAnd because women and girls face harmful gender norms and inequality in much of the world, they are often the most marginalized and the most at risk. According to an IRC report, domestic violence drop-in centers around the world have seen up to a 50% rise in cases since the pandemic. But in many disaster contexts, like a refugee camp or a
Beyond the building blocks: integrating community roles …
WEBAbstract: Achieving ambitious health goals-from the Every Woman Every Child strategy to the health targets of the sustainable development goals to the renewed promise of Alma-Ata of ‘health for all’-necessitates strong, functional and inclusive health systems. Improving and sustaining community health is integral to
Zika virus: Facts, symptoms, and how to help World Vision
WEBSymptoms of Zika include mild fever, headache, skin rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes), and they typically last for two to seven days. However, only 20% of people who contract the virus experience any symptoms, and people who do rarely need to be hospitalized. BACK TO QUESTIONS.
Malaria: Facts, FAQs, and how to help World Vision
WEBFast facts: Malaria. In 2022, nearly half of the global population faced the risk of malaria, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). An estimated 249 million malaria cases were reported worldwide in 2022, compared to 247 million in 2021. The total number of malaria-related deaths in 2022 reached 608,000.
Study: A country’s wealth not tied to good healthcare
WEBMongolia’s gap is narrower than two-thirds of the 176 countries reviewed in a new World Vision study; it ranks 56. But the United States ranks 46. That means it’s easier to get adequate medical care in Libya (21), Bosnia (36), or Romania (25) than in the U.S. The study considered factors like life expectancy, average out-of-pocket cost
Cardinal Health & World Vision bring medicine to the poor
WEBCardinal Health & World Vision partner to bring medical products to places of poverty. World Vision’s health and nutrition work around the world focuses on providing access to quality healthcare in the most impoverished communities. Delivering innovative, effective, and community-driven health programs is one of our core competencies.
Matthew 25: Prayer for children's health World Vision
WEBJoin us in prayer for the health of all of the world’s children who struggle to stay healthy and thrive. I was sick and you looked after me. —Matthew 25:36 (NIV) Playful 1-year-old Beto is a picture of good health now. It’s hard to believe how severe his health condition was only six months before.
Hunger is more than just food World Vision
WEBHunger is more than just food. Yes, without food, you will be hungry. You will not have the nutrients your body needs, nor will you have a healthy immune system. A lack of food can lead to malnutrition and, for the approximately 811 million people who faced hunger in 2020, access to food was a large factor. Health and nutrition are vital and
Therapeutic food offers a lifeline to malnourished children in Angola
WEBA turning point. Weighing nearly four pounds less than the target weight for a 1.5-year-old, Paulino was enrolled in World Vision’s severe acute malnutrition program. Three times a day, he ate a ready-to-use therapeutic food called MANA, a peanut-based paste that’s filled with nutrients to support a malnourished child’s recovery.
Coronavirus: Facts, FAQs, and how to help World Vision
WEBFast facts: Coronavirus and COVID-19. As of mid-January 2024, over 774 million cases and 7 million deaths have been recorded worldwide since December 2019.; In the most recent reporting, the United States led the world with nearly 104 million cumulative cases and more than 1.1 million deaths.; The coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, was first …
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Health Archives World Vision
WEBThe global HIV and AIDS pandemic is an enduring and profound health challenge, leaving a lasting impact on the world. In 2023, HIV remains a significant global public health concern. Learn essential facts and explore the progress in the prevention, treatment, and efforts to end HIV and AIDS. Health. From the Field.
10 worst countries for access to clean water World Vision
WEBChad: 54% lack basic water services In Chad, only 1 in 2 children can access clean drinking water, and access to improved sanitation is available to 1 in 10, according to UNICEF. World Vision assisted 29,000 people in Chad in gaining access to clean drinking water, and 34 communities became certified as free of open defecation in …
Haiti crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help World Vision
WEBHaiti faces a longstanding crisis exacerbated by escalating gang violence since February 29, 2024, including clashes with police in the capital city, Port-au-Prince. Waves of violence have displaced over 15,000 people in a matter of a week. Thousands are seeking refuge with relatives and friends, with gangs now targeting residential areas.
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