Country Spotlight Series, Health Systems Strengthening

Faith-based Healthcare in India


January 18, 2021

Faith is a fundamental part of life for people across the globe. Research shows that worldwide, more than eight in ten people identify with a religion. According to the Pew Research Center, in many emerging economies, including India, 80 to 90% of people say religion is a very important part…

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Faith-Based Organizations Deliver Lifesaving Solutions in Sierra Leone during COVID-19


January 15, 2021

by Kristin Haas, Senior Program Coordinator, MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership | COVID-19 has disrupted every facet of health service delivery around the world. In many low- and middle-income countries, governments have diverted resources away from maternal and child health priorities, such as vaccinating for deadly childhood illnesses and ensuring…

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Country Spotlight Series, Health Systems Strengthening

Faith-based Organization Role in Health Systems in Tanzania


January 12, 2021

Tanzania is a country faced with a significant burden of disease, poverty, and disparities in health outcomes. According to the World Bank, 26% of Tanzanians live below the poverty line, causing a significant barrier to access and affordability of healthcare in the country.

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Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic alongside Faith-Based Organizations


December 1, 2020

by Abigail Kim, University of Southern California Undergraduate and CCIH Communications and Advocacy Intern On this World AIDS Day - December 1, 2020 - we find ourselves nearing the nine-month mark from which COVID-19 was declared an official pandemic. While many of the latest headlines and health updates have surrounded…

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