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Today, nearly 15,000 children under age 5 will die of mostly preventable causes, such as diarrhea, malaria, and pneumonia. We focus on ensuring child and maternal health by promoting health and nutrition practices and preventing major causes of disease. Husband schools in Niger save children’s lives. World Vision at the International

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Introduction of the Mental Health in International Development …

WebWASHINGTON (June 18, 2021)—Humanitarian and development organizations are celebrating yesterday’s introduction of the Mental Health in International Development …

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HIV and AIDS: Facts, FAQs, and how to help World Vision

WebDeaths related to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) — the most advanced stage of the disease — had declined by 69% since their peak in 2004 and by …

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Matthew 25: Prayer for children's health World Vision

WebJoin us in prayer for the health of all of the world’s children who struggle to stay healthy and thrive. I was sick and you looked after me. —Matthew 25:36 (NIV) …

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How can solving health and nutrition issues fight poverty

WebHow can solving health and nutrition issues fight poverty? Samantha Urban Tarrant 2020-09-18T16:04:16-08:00. So far in 2019, World Vision Advocacy has asked …

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Donate to Child Health & Nutrition World Vision

WebYou can help kids stay healthy and thrive. Where extreme poverty exists, pregnant women and children under 5 are dying too often, simply because they don’t have access to the …

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Zika virus: Facts, symptoms, and how to help World Vision

WebSymptoms of Zika include mild fever, headache, skin rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes), and they typically last for two to seven days. However, only 20% …

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Why does violence against women and girls increase during …

WebAnd because women and girls face harmful gender norms and inequality in much of the world, they are often the most marginalized and the most at risk. According …

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Ebola virus outbreak: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

WebEbola, or Ebola virus disease, is a highly contagious and potentially deadly illness caused by ebolaviruses. It has gained worldwide attention because of severe …

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Study: A country’s wealth not tied to good healthcare

WebMongolia’s gap is narrower than two-thirds of the 176 countries reviewed in a new World Vision study; it ranks 56. But the United States ranks 46. That means it’s …

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Malaria: Facts, FAQs, and how to help World Vision

WebFast facts: Malaria. In 2022, nearly half of the global population faced the risk of malaria, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). An estimated 249 million …

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Child mortality: Top causes, best solutions World Vision

WebChild mortality is a big deal, and a lot of people are fighting to reduce it in the developing world. In fact, the number of children younger than 5 who die each year from …

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Health Archives World Vision

WebHealth worker helps save child’s life from malaria. In rural parts of many developing countries, families often lack access to basic healthcare. World Vision helps fill the gap …

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World Vision joins global healthcare leaders to advance healthcare …

WebWASHINGTON, D.C. (June 19, 2019) — On Wednesday, June 19, World Vision will join philanthropies, healthcare delivery organizations, governments, financial institutions, …

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Natural cold and flu remedies from around the world

WebHoney tea — Ghana. For a simple remedy, mix some honey in warm water. Blended radish and honey — The Dominican Republic. In a blender, mix radish, watercress, and honey, …

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Cholera: Facts, FAQs, and how to help World Vision

WebCholera remains a significant public health concern in many parts of the world. In 43 countries, more than 1 billion people are at risk of a cholera outbreak. After …

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Haiti crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help World Vision

WebHaiti faces a longstanding crisis exacerbated by escalating gang violence since February 29, 2024, including clashes with police in the capital city, Port-au-Prince. …

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Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help World Vision

WebIn South Sudan, World Vision has reached more than 214,000 people through our programs in health and nutrition; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); …

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