UPMB Engages Faith Leaders and Communities in WASH and COVID Education
Cassady Mecate, Baylor University MPH Candidate and CCIH Communications and Advocacy Intern interviewed James Mwesigwa and Irene Nakiriggya, Health Professionals from the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB) about how UPMB engages the community in water, hygiene and sanitation programs. James Mwesigwa is an Advocacy Advisor at UPMB. He...
How AMOS Engages Faith Leaders and Communities in Nicaragua in Better Nutrition
An interview with Dr. Emile Olivieri, Programs Manager at AMOS Health and Hope about how this faith-based organization works in nutrition. by Cassady Mecate, Baylor University MPH Candidate and CCIH Communications and Advocacy Intern Dr. Emile Olivier is a General Physician currently working at AMOS Health and Hope...
Country Spotlight Series, Health Systems Strengthening
Contributions of Faith-Based Organizations in Health Care Delivery in Uganda
The contributions of faith-based organizations in health care delivery in Uganda are significant. Here we feature three Christian organizations that deliver or support health services in Uganda, including the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau, the largest network of faith-based health organizations in the country; LifeNet International which operates in...
Maternal and Child Health, Mental Heath
Proven Community-based Interventions to Improve Mental Health
by Cassady Mecate, CCIH Communications and Advocacy Intern Maternal mental health issues are common but often misunderstood, including how effective an informed and equipped community can be in addressing these problems. I was impressed with the rich amount of information Phiona Naserian Koyiet of World Vision International shared...