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September 02, 2016
Africa: $20-Million Women's Health Initiative Kicks Off With Training In Nairobi
By the end of 2015, roughly 99% of the world's maternal deaths had occurred in developing regions with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for two-thirds of that number. Added to this… Read more »
July 19, 2016
Africa: Healthymagination Mother and Child Programme Welcomes its First Group of Social Entrepreneurs Addressing Maternal & Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
The programme has selected 17 African social entrepreneurs who will benefit from training and mentorship aimed at improving maternal and/or child health outcomes Read more »
Africa: Inspired by the New Iron Man, Some Frank Talk from Female Techies at GE
If you're a fan of the Marvel superhero world, you'll already have noticed that the next Iron Man is a black woman. You may also have noticed that this particular fantasy world has… Read more »
June 23, 2016
Africa: GE's Staff Development Programmes Welcomes New Local Leaders
In 1991, GE employees created the global Affinity Forum, to better nurture employees from diverse backgrounds and empower them to take action and move forward in their careers. In… Read more »
June 22, 2016
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Girls Get Coding With GE
GE recently welcomed 30 high school girls to its office in Lagos, Nigeria, for the fourth annual Girls in Technology Day, on 19 May. This event is designed to show women and girls… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Handy Work: How a Midwife from Zimbabwe is Improving Global Healthcare
When Clara Methie isn't at the bedside delivering babies, she's lobbying administrators to provide basic resources. Where she works in Zimbabwe, sterile gloves which are abundant… Read more »
March 29, 2016
Africa: GE and Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship Partner to Accelerate Mother and Child Health Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa
GE’s healthymagination commitment and Miller Center’s GSBI® will provide expertise, resources and growth opportunities for social entrepreneurs working on maternal… Read more »
June 19, 2015
Africa: Ultrasound For Front-Line Healthcare Workers Is A Big Step Forward For Maternal Health
Improving maternal and newborn health remains a pressing priority for many countries. But bringing both mother and baby safely through childbirth can be difficult in settings where… Read more »
March 07, 2016
Nigeria: GE Partners with USAID and Ministry of Health to Launch Antenatal Care Program for 2 Million Expectant Nigerian Mothers
Initiative will deliver 100,000 hours of training and support task-shifting for at least 1,300 midwives and antenatal primary health caregivers across at least 6 states covering… Read more »
July 31, 2014
Kenya: Meeting a BURNing Desire
Mueni Saumu who lives in the informal settlement of Kawangware, 15km west of Kenya's capital Nairobi, is transforming her life. A simple decision to use the innovative Jikokoa… Read more »
September 13, 2013
Africa: Family Matters: GE Technology Helps Healthcare Providers in Africa
The rural health clinic in Kimalamisale, Tanzania, sits at the end of a rutted sandy road some 160 miles from the nearest large town of Kisarawe. Although the brightly colored… Read more »
October 16, 2013
Tanzania: GE Equipment Donation to Tanzania's Pregnant Women
Equipment worth $87 000 USD (140 940 000 TZS) donated to Tanzanian hospital Equipment allows pregnant women in rural Tanzania access to ultrasound services Read more »
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