Posted on Leave a comment on La Nacion Journalist, Irene Rodriguez-Salas, wins the inaugural HSG media fellowship

La Nacion Journalist, Irene Rodriguez-Salas, wins the inaugural HSG media fellowship

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Health Systems Global Inaugural Media Fellowship is journalist Irene Rodriguez-Salas. Irene is based at La Nacion newspaper in Costa Rica. … Read more “La Nacion Journalist, Irene Rodriguez-Salas, wins the inaugural HSG media fellowship”

Posted on Leave a comment on Ngöbe women’s key to childbirth in San Vito Hospital: traditional midwives, spiritual leaders and special diet

Ngöbe women’s key to childbirth in San Vito Hospital: traditional midwives, spiritual leaders and special diet

When Ngöbe women present with low-risk pregnancies, they are encouraged to give birth following their cultural traditions. This way, they feel as though ‘white medicine’ is not being imposed on … Read more “Ngöbe women’s key to childbirth in San Vito Hospital: traditional midwives, spiritual leaders and special diet”