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Africa is currently facing a concerning rise in mortality rates attributed to both communicable and non-communicable diseases. This alarming trend is also evident in Sudan as a result of inadequate healthcare infrastructure coupled with a lack of awareness.
Hypertension - SPHSD
In the African Region, hypertension presents as a predominant health challenge, with WHO reporting an alarming 31% prevalence rate. Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, significantly contributes to this escalating health concern, with about 25% of its adult population diagnosed as hypertensive.
Communicable Disease - GGHN
In response to Nigeria's significant HIV epidemic, the largest in West and Central Africa, Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN) and REAN Foundation have come together to develop an innovative, technology‑driven solution aimed at HIV prevention and care, along with raising awareness about HIV‑related comorbidities and complications.
Dechi HTF
Blood Warriors is a non-profit organization that endeavours to enact sustainable policy-level changes for those suffering from Thalassemia. Their goal is to prevent the tragic loss of life due to a lack of medical support or emergency blood supplies for Thalassemia patients.
AfyaMama
Maternal Mortality remains a key issue affecting women of reproductive age across the African Region with Kenya reporting 355 deaths per 100,000 live births. These maternal deaths result from complications occurring during pregnancy, before birth, during birth and after birth.
Health Monitoring Assistant
REAN Foundation team visited Janvikas office as well as their 'Adhikar Prapti Seva Kendra' in Vejalpur, Ahmedabad where the organizations will work together, starting with a pilot digital health screening program collecting health related metrics from about 250 families.
