About Jacky Habib
Jacky Habib is a freelance journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. She reports on global development, social issues, and impact.
Stories
How One African Country Is Working to Eliminate a Neglected Tropical Disease
Trachoma, which can cause blindness, has been eliminated in 46 out of 50 regions in Uganda. Read more
Uganda Vaccinated More Than 19 Million Children Against Measles in 1 Month in 2019
While vaccinations have reduced measles deaths,110,000 people died of the disease in 2017. Read more
Uganda Could Be the First African Country to Eliminate This Blinding Disease
Nearly 21 million people worldwide are impacted by river blindness — and 99% are in Africa. Read more
How the UN Is Tackling Maternal Mortality in the Country With the Highest Rates in the World
In Sierra Leone, one in 17 mothers face a lifetime risk of dying while giving birth. Read more
How Health Workers Are Reaching a Nomadic Tribe in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Ateker tribe often slips through the cracks of health systems due to their nomadic lifestyle. Read more
How Safe Spaces Are Helping to Prevent Child Marriage in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, nearly 40% of girls are married before age 18. Read more
These Are the Women Lighting Up Clinics in Sierra Leone With Solar Power
In Sierra Leone, women sometimes give birth without electricity. Read more
How Investigating Deaths Could Help Put an End to High Maternal Mortality in Sierra Leone
Health workers in Sierra Leone spoke to Global Citizen about the country's high maternal mortality. Read more
Meet the Nurse Educating People About Reproductive Health in Sierra Leone's Markets
Gladys Goba explains how community outreach events help destigmatize sexual and reproductive health. Read more
How UNFPA Supplies Is Working to Improve Women’s and Girls’ Reproductive Health
The UN estimates 230 million adolescent girls and women lack access to contraception. Read more