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Demand Exposes Weakness of Mental Health System

As Zimbabweans abandon traditional beliefs, more are seeking mental health services, overwhelming an already underfunded and understaffed system.

By Linda Mujuru

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Mongolia
‘Emergency Kits for Girls’ Pop Up in School Bathrooms

The United Nations and other advocates call for more support around the often taboo topic of menstruation in Mongolia's schools. In the meantime, girls are devising their own solutions.

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By Khorloo Khukhnokhoi
Zimbabwe
Free Menstrual Health Kits Help Keep Girls in School

By Evidence Chenjerai
Zimbabwe
‘I Am Still Waiting’: Health System Fails Cancer Patients

Broken-down radiotherapy machines and a shortage of oncologists delay critical treatment for ailing Zimbabweans.

By Gamuchirai Masiyiwa

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Africa

Coverage from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Demand Exposes Weakness of Mental Health System

By Linda Mujuru

Free Menstrual Health Kits Help Keep Girls in School

By Evidence Chenjerai

‘I Am Still Waiting’: Health System Fails Cancer Patients

By Gamuchirai Masiyiwa

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Americas

Coverage from Haiti, Mexico and Puerto Rico

Addiction Treatment Is Difficult. For Mothers, It’s Even Harder.

By Lucila Pellettieri

A Homemade Remedy for Menstruation Stigma

By Avigaí Silva

Terror and Trauma for Children Displaced by Gang Wars

By Anne Myriam Bolivar

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Asia

Coverage from Indian-administered Kashmir, Mongolia, Nepal and Sri Lanka

‘Emergency Kits for Girls’ Pop Up in School Bathrooms

By Khorloo Khukhnokhoi

Food and Medicine Shortages Endanger Pregnant Women

By Vijayatharsiny Thinesh

Economic Crisis and Unregulated Alcohol Collide

By Vetrichelvi Chandrakala

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