Amref Health Africa

Protect her future: Lessons learned from a school and community engagement initiative for HPV vaccine awareness in Lilongwe, Malawi

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an effective strategy for preventing cervical cancer, yet vaccine uptake in Malawi remains low because of misinformation, limited awareness, and parental hesitancy. This study describes the implementation of a youth-led school and communi...

Leveraging the private sector for health system development in sub-Saharan Africa

Development assistance has historically supported major gains in health and health-system development in sub-Saharan Africa, but recent reductions in development assistance have intensified financing and service-delivery pressures across the region. As governments seek more durab...