World Health Stories

How are men involved in Mother, Newborn and Child Health?

Yet while Mother, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) projects like REDES, which is available in Honduras, are focused on addressing the needs of women, infants and children, men play an integral role in their maintenance. More »

Friday, March 8, 2013 10:14:00 AM

International community unites to celebrate World AIDS Day

By lending its support to a variety of programs abroad, the Canadian Red Cross strives to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS. More »

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 9:10:22 AM

Red Cross continues life-saving work in Haiti with health programs

With help from the Canadian Red Cross, people in need in Chad are able to gain access to healthcare services they require to recover from cholera. More »

Thursday, February 7, 2013 5:32:28 PM

How does the Canadian Red Cross observe International Development Week?

In countries like Bolivia, Honduras and Nicaragua, the projects undertaken by the Canadian Red Cross have affected the lives of many people and haveprovided much-needed resources to communities. More »

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 1:36:56 PM

Maternal health programs in Africa and Latin America improve the lives of women in need

Did you know that each day, approximately 800 women die from complications related to childbirth? More »

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:20:33 AM

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