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Anthony is better now, but malnutrition leads to other diseases

By Good Goes on 4.20.12

To see Anthony today, a bubbly toddler, you would never know that just a few months ago he was fighting for his life. With care and medicines from a Save the Children-trained health worker, Anthony won his battle against deadly malaria. But his war is not over – his main enemy, chronic malnutrition.

One midwife + two rooms = Hope for moms and babies in Indonesia

By Good Goes on 1.20.12

For a village that previously had no health clinic, you would think that a new midwife and a two-room home turned health post would be a welcome addition.

My Constant Battle Against Pneumonia

By Felix Aguilar Ramírez on 3.15.12

Here in my village, we have to work very hard to prevent children from getting pneumonia and dying. Pneumonia attacks children under 5 years old, and I am always reminding parents that even common colds can be dangerous, because if the child is not treated a cold can turn into pneumonia, then mild pneumonia can turn into serious pneumonia, which can be deadly. I tell parents they must come see me right away as soon as they notice their child is sick, because the longer they wait, the worse things can get.

Mainess Missed Her Postnatal Check-Up

By Chisomo Boxer on 3.12.12

Mainess is the treasurer of the community core group of Jonasi Village, which ensures that all pregnant women deliver their babies at a health facility. She is a very dedicated member. She recently gave birth to her third child, who she named Smart. She did not have any problems during the delivery and the baby weighed 3.2 kilograms [7 pounds] at birth.

We’re All in the Same Boat When it Comes to Parenting

By Salif Diarra on 3.6.12

This month, it was my turn to be a concerned parent. My son, Adama, is only 3 years old. And at 10 p.m. one night, he started vomiting profusely. Then he had diarrhea. This went on and on until 5 a.m. Adama always insists on sleeping in my bed, so I cared for him as best I could during those frightening hours. My wife and I couldn’t bring him to the local health center immediately, because it isn’t open at night.