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From Africa to the Caribbean: Young people from SIDS make their voices heard

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) include some of the most vulnerable countries on the planet. Compounding global crises including the COVID-19 pandemic have considerably slowed SIDS progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Children in SIDS are particularly vulnerable, as they face various risks inc...

A Polio vaccination campaign in Guinea-Bissau responds to a resurgence of cases

Guinea-Bissau was certified as polio-free between 1998 and 2021, with no recorded cases of polio for more than 20 years. However, four cases of polio were confirmed in the capital Bissau and Biombo region, in October 2021. In addition, polio cases were reported in neighbouring countries, namely Guinea-Conakry, Sen...

Ending open defecation in Guinea-Bissau: It all starts under a mango tree

QUINARA, Guinea-Bissau ─ Using toilets and washing hands with soap is essential to keep children and families in good health. But in Guinea-Bissau, open defecation remains a deeply rooted practice.  Going out in open spaces rather than using a toilet is a dangerous challenge: human waste near waterw...