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Youth engagement3 October 2026

Introducing YouthEcho: Young Voices for Community Health

YouthEcho is the youth engagement programme of Powered by Health Initiative. It brings young people into community health as advocates, volunteers, and storytellers.…

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Leadership3 October 2026

Women Leading in Health Initiative

Women make up most of the health workforce across Africa, yet they remain under-represented in leadership and decision-making. The Women Leading in Health Initiative…

Research29 May 2026

WASH, Cholera, and Community Health: What the Data Shows

Cholera should not exist at the scale it does in 2026. It is preventable. It is treatable. Yet it continues to move through communities across Sub-Saharan Africa with a…

Announcement29 April 2026

April 2026: Volunteer Cohort 2 and 166+ Active Volunteers

April was a month of real progress for Powered by Health Initiative. We opened the month by welcoming Volunteer Cohort 2 and launching the Gender-Responsive Leadership…

Programme update22 April 2026

Gender-Responsive Leadership and Health Systems Transformation 2026 Concludes

The Gender-Responsive Leadership and Health Systems Transformation 2026 certificate webinar series concluded on 28 March 2026. Over four days, health professionals and…

Food safety9 August 2025

From Hippocrates to Monsanto: The Long Fight for Safety in Our Food System

A Comprehensive Critical Review of GMO Agriculture Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) agriculture stands at the center of one of the most polarized debates in food and…

Announcement7 July 2025

Webinar Series: Advancing Health Systems Competency in Africa

The Powered by Health Initiative (PBHI) proudly announces the commencement of its highly anticipated Power-Packed Webinar Series, an expert-led, certificate-bearing…

Women's health29 May 2025

The Real Cost of Delay in Women’s Health

International Day of Action for Women’s Health The Real Cost of Delay in Women’s Health: A Call for Urgency on the International Day of Action for Women’s Health On this…

Advocacy16 May 2025

Together We Act: Creating Safe, Supportive Spaces; One Voice at a Time

As we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Week, we are reminded of the critical need to foster a society that not only acknowledges the widespread impact of sexual assault…

Maternal health30 April 2025

What You Can Do to Support Maternal Health in Your Community

Maternal health is a vital component of a healthy society. When mothers are well, families thrive, and communities flourish. Unfortunately, many women still face…

Mental health21 April 2025

Postpartum Depression: a Guide on Survival and Support

The arrival of a new life is typically a momentous occasion, filled with joy, excitement, and love. It’s a time for celebration, happiness, and merriment, not just for…