The Urban Poor Are Fighting Back Against Covid-19

By Mbaye Mbeguere For those who live in slums and informal settlements, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront their greatest vulnerabilities. But they are fighting back; organising, and coming up with creative ways to protect their communities. Regular handwashing with soap and water is a first line of defence in protecting from deadly diseases, […]

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Time For Action To Ensure All Hospitals, Everywhere Have Water

During countless visits to maternity wards without safe water, what I hear time and time again are stories of trepidation – women who fear the very worst outcome for them and their newborn. Vitumbiko, 25, had heard stories about women dying during childbirth at her local health centre. She didn’t tell anyone how worried she […]

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