Friends in Global Health (FGH) actively supports the coverage of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services for adolescents and young adults in Zambézia Province
“I took the initiative to adopt PrEP to avoid contracting the HIV virus.” Arlinda Wilson
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for Pregnant Women: An effective strategy for achieving elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission
“PrEP helped me envision a brighter future for my son. Without hesitating, I made the choice to embrace it. I will do whatever it takes to ensure my baby is born healthy,” Jolinda Davane, Morrumbala District, Zambézia Province.
FGH Employee Highlight: Health Counselor Evaristo Ricardo reflects on FGH’s commitment to the LGBTQIA+ Community
Adapted from the special June 2023 edition of FGH Breves, the official newsletter of Friends in Global Health, in celebration of Pride Month.
Reintegration Campaigns: Restoring Health Services After Cyclone Freddy in Zambézia Province
“Because of antiretroviral treatment, I'm still alive and able to take care of my children. I want to advise everyone in HIV care and treatment to follow the recommendations of their healthcare providers.” Amélia Francisco, Namacurra District.
Continuing HIV Services in the Aftermath of Cyclone Freddy
“Thanks to the health providers that were working at the shelter at Eduardo Mondlane Secondary School, it was possible to have my antiretrovirals, continue my treatment and continue to live a healthy life,” Rita Diogo, who lost her home to Cyclone Freddy.
FGH supports expansion of PrEP services in Zambézia Province
“The first time I heard about PrEP was through Quelimane FM radio. Days later, I received a visit at my house from a Prevention Champion who also talked to me about it and explained a bit more of what PrEP was. After the explanation he gave me about PrEP, he invited me to go to the health facility where I could talk with the SAAJ nurse for more information and understand if I was eligible to receive it.” Amélia Vasco is a 23-year-old living in Quelimane District and a new beneficiary of PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis) services.
Mobile Brigade Services Improve Viral Load Coverage in Zambézia Province
Sónia in a consultation with nurse Estefânia Sebastião Carlos at the Inhangulué Health Center
Sónia Miguel is a 36-year-old mother of five and a smallholder farmer.
Cervical Cancer Screening brings hope to HIV-positive women in Zambézia
Hélia Rudofo Paulo at home organizing her kitchen.
“I was not the same person. I was uneasy because it was something that bothered me deeply.
Tens of thousands remain on combination antiretroviral therapy in Zambézia Province despite widespread flooding
FGH peer educators transporting medications and supplies to areas inaccessible by car due to the rains
“The medicine I am using is impor