Teenage pregnancy remains a major public health and social challenge, particularly in many developing communities. Adolescents often face limited access to accurate information on reproductive health, which increases vulnerability to early and unintended pregnancies. Teenage pregnancy is associated with serious health risks for both the mother and the child. Teenage mothers are more likely to experience complications such as preeclampsia, Anemia, and obstructed labor due to their developing bodies. […]
Period cycle is not just about hygiene and dignity. It is also about health. Most often, while educating young people on the period cycle, we talk about access, and stigma, but we rarely discuss the health conditions linked to it. Period cycles can reveal a lot about what is happening inside the body. Irregular, painful, […]
Bridging the gap between community and health care facilities remains a tough struggle. Access to health care goes beyond having a functional health facility in the community. It’s also about trust, awareness, and bridging the barriers that keep people from seeking care at health facilities. This explains further the need to bridge the gap in […]
Strengthening Public Health in Cameroon: The Vital Role of Community Mobilizers and Community Health Workers In Cameroon, as in many parts of the world, the heartbeat of public health lies within our communities. Community mobilizers and community health workers (CHWs) are often the bridge between the health system and the community. They are trusted voices […]
