The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is located deep in the heart of Africa. Since 1996, the DRC has experienced two wars that have left behind thousands of landmines, unexploded bombs, mortars, and… more
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In partnership with the Government of Cabo Verde, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is supporting reforms to the country’s major water and sanitation institutions and the development of a financially… more
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On this Father’s Day, PEPFAR celebrates the fathers like Xolani and the millions of men around the world playing vital roles in ensuring their own health, the welfare of their families and societies, and our… more
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In July 2016, MCC signed a $437 million compact with the Government of Niger to improve access to water for agriculture and livestock and expand access to markets. In this interview, MCC Resident Country… more
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C’est aujourd’hui la Journée mondiale de lutte contre le paludisme, avec un thème qui mêle ambition et espoir : « En finir pour de bon avec le paludisme ». Ce message est accrocheur, il résume un objectif… more
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Across Ghana’s health sector there are critical shortages — from nurses and midwives to radiologists and medical laboratory technologists. Garden City University College (GCUC) , a small private university in… more
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In November of last year, the Government of Nigeria launched three new policies aimed at promoting newborn health. One of these, the National Strategy to Scale Up Chlorhexidine (CHX), seeks to increase use of… more
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When Kamohelo’s HIV test came back positive, she was devastated. What started as a routine prenatal visit for this 27-year-old pregnant mother in Lesotho had left her contemplating suicide. Fortunately, a… more
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Today, U.S. Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson spoke to State Department employees and the press at the Harry S. Truman building, headquarters of the Department of State, in Washington, D.C. In his remarks,… more
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Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? We’ve got you covered. Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and… more
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World Malaria Day arrives today with a theme that is equal parts ambition and aspiration—“End Malaria for Good.” It’s catchy and encapsulates a universal goal. It also compels us to take unflinching stock to… more
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This year, malaria will kill more than 400,000 people around the world. The vast majority will be kids in sub-Saharan Africa. In Zambia, the disease is accepted as a fact of life. Despite success fighting the… more
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