Africa

Bringing Medical Care to Benin

ICT4D ‘Telemedicine’ project brings needed medical expertise to remote Benin

March 31 2015 - In Benin, an ICT4D ‘Telemedicine Kit’ pilot by SOS Children’s Villages, Inmarsat and Safe Patient System is bringing advanced medical care to communities far from hospitals.

Fighting Ebola in Monrovia

SOS Medical Center Monrovia: A clinic that won’t give up

October 6 2014 - Ever since the outbreak of the Ebola virus in Liberia, getting admission into any health care facility has become a major challenge. Most health facilities are reluctant to accept patients due to their fear of the deadly Ebola virus.

Ebola Effects One of SOS's Own

Liberia: SOS Medical Center loses co-worker to Ebola

September 26 2014 - The SOS Children’s Villages community has suffered a second, tragic loss as a result of the Ebola virus. Monrovia medical center was closed for one week as precaution; closest co-workers remain under observation.

Women: The Forefront of Change for Rural Ethiopia's Health Crisis

Ethiopia's rural women deliver a positive health message

March 7 2013 - One child in every 11 dies as a result of preventable health conditions in Ethiopia. A quarter of the population – most of whom are illiterate and poor– live at least 10km from any health facility. Rural women are now at the forefront of change.

Ghana: Football Campaign for Peace and Development

February 5 2008 - "Football for Peace and Development" is the name of SOS Children's Villages' football campaign, which is currently taking place in Ghana. A total of 750 children and young people from three African countries met up at SOS Children's Village Tema, which is near to the capital Accra.