About Jacky Habib
Jacky Habib is a freelance journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. She reports on global development, social issues, and impact.
Stories
FeatureHealthThis Health Advocate Is Calling on Rich Countries to Stop Hoarding COVID-19 Vaccines
In low-income countries, 9 out 10 people will not get the vaccine in 2021. Read more
FeatureHealthMeet Aunty Venom, the Young Woman Helping Reduce the Risk of Snakebites in India
Nearly 60,000 people in India die every year from snakebites. Read more
FeatureHealthThe UK Has a Gender-Neutral HPV Vaccine Program Thanks to This Health Advocate
Peter Baker was a driving force behind a five-year campaign for a gender-neutral HPV vaccine. Read more
FeatureHealthWhen Wuhan Went Into Lockdown, This Psychologist Became a Frontline Worker
“The main thing we do is just listen. This helps them know they’re not alone.” Read more
FeatureHealthThis Doctor Provides Care to Mexico’s Remote Regions One Makeshift Clinic at a Time
Giorgio Franyuti provides primary health care to Indigenous and migrant communities in Mexico. Read more
FeatureHealthThis Virus Expert Detected the First Case of COVID-19 Outside of China
“It was routine work. We weren’t scared, no one said they didn’t want to come into work.” Read more
FeatureHealthThis Anonymous French Group Is Dispelling Anti-Vaccine Theories Online
“The anti-vax movement is something we think is very dangerous and it has to be fought.” Read more
FeatureHealthMeet the Doctor Coordinating Somaliland’s COVID-19 Response
“I have to stay and I have to do my best in contributing to improve the health system.” Read more
FeatureHealthThis Epidemiologist Is Helping Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp
“I feel this is the best thing I can do for humanity. This is the best thing I can offer.” Read more
FeatureHealthHow One Journalist Used Her Reporting Skills to Convert Vaccine Skeptics in Nigeria
Moji Makanjuola has spent more than three decades using the media to improve health outcomes. Read more