In October 2022, we had shared information about the approval and launch of a malaria vaccine by the WHO. Recently we received exciting news; the new malaria vaccine is overdelivering on its efficacy.
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Games and Educational Workshops Improve Mental and Physical Health
“Safe Park”, is a community outreach program that promotes the physical/mental development, and healing of children by utilizing research and evidence-based interventions implemented by health workers trained in trauma management. This program is open to all children from the community and its goal is to assess children’s behavior and foster learning through educational games and workshops.
Activities and Impact of Project Mosquito Nets in 2023
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Achievements of Women Enrolled in POL's Micro Loans and Training Program
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The Power of Love team is grateful for your continued support and dedication to empower vulnerable women, educate children, and alleviate poverty. Your continued support is building a community of empowered and self-reliant women entrepreneurs.
Rationale for a Microloans program and the Impact of COVID
Achievements of Children and Families Enrolled in POL's Pediatric HIV Care Program in Zambia
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Thank you! The Power of Love team and our Zambian families are grateful for your support for our pediatric HIV care program in Zambia. Your continued support and love over the last several years is building a community of healthy, well-informed children, and families self-reliant in taking care of their health.
Provision of Mosquito Bed Nets Saves Lives
Is malaria a problem? In 2022, malaria claimed 608,000 lives globally (6% higher than pre-COVID), with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 94% of malaria cases and deaths. Zambia, one of 20 countries with the highest malaria incidence and mortality, has a high prevalence of malaria co-infection with HIV and TB.
Our Response to the Cholera Outbreak in Zambia
A quick positive update. Zambia has been going through a cholera outbreak since last October. With more than 19,000 cases, 600 deaths, and a case fatality rate of 3.5% this is the worst cholera outbreak since 2017. The government has launched an aggressive campaign deploying oral vaccines to curb the spread of cholera.
Meet Two Leaders and Role Models
We have learned that with access to credit and training, women in resource poor neighborhoods are able to take good care of their families, build assets, and live close to normal lives. All women enrolled in our micro loans program are able to take better care of their families.
Let's Continue Fighting to Keep Children Healthy and in School
Our mission is that children living with HIV grow without any disadvantages, graduate from school and college, and lead normal lives.
Good News! A Second Malaria Vaccine Has Been Approved
Good News! Malaria continues to take more than 600,000 lives every year with 80% of deaths among children under five. However, there is good news on the malaria prevention front.
