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South Sudan: A simple stitch saves lives
After five miscarriages, Rebecca Nyayuol was able to carry on her pregnancy thanks to a surgical procedure conducted in a CARE-supported health facility
After five miscarriages, Rebecca Nyayuol was able to carry on her pregnancy thanks to a surgical procedure conducted in a CARE-supported health facility
To help reduce the high numbers of maternal and child mortality in South Sudan, CARE and partners are supporting health units to amplify and improve their capacities
CARE partnered with Womena and Oxfam to pilot Ruby cups with refugee women using ECHO funding. What did we learn? It really works.
Around 80 to 100 patients attend a weekly mobile health clinic in this remote village, most of whom would otherwise not be able to access the medical care they need.
TESFA has received funding from the Nike Foundation and Johnson and Johnson. Phase 1 ran from 2011-2014, and phase 2 from 2015-2018, which reached 4,400 people directly.
CARE remains committed to ensuring the universal right to health. Our goal is that by 2030, 50 million people increase the fulfillment of their right to health, and 30 million women their right to sexual and reproductive health.
Access to basic care, support from their families, and being able to make decisions about their own bodies are critical tools that are helping women in Afghanistan stay safe—backed by the support of their communities.
How long does it take you to get to health care? In some areas of South Sudan, accessing health care could mean walking more than five hours.
The rights-based accountability mechanism is a new community-led intervention for ensuring accountability for equal access to comprehensive, quality, and lifesaving health services.
In FY2023, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.