About Jacky Habib
Jacky Habib is a freelance journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. She reports on global development, social issues, and impact.
Stories
AdvocacyHealthZambia's Health Minister Urges Parents to Vaccinate Their Children Against Polio
A 2-year-old boy has been found to have the virus. Read more
This Ugandan Activist Has a New Strategy for Reaching People Most at Risk From HIV
More than 1.4 million people in Uganda are living with HIV. Read more
3 Million People Can’t Access Tuberculosis Treatment: Report
In 2018, 1.5 million people died of the disease. Read more
Somalia Launches First National Blood Bank in Decades
The facility will have a storage capacity of 10,000 units of blood. Read more
Uganda Will Immunize 18 Million Children Against Measles Over 5 Days
The vaccinations will occur over a five-day mass immunization campaign. Read more
Angolan Government Must Address Food Insecurity, Amnesty International Urges
An estimated 2.3 million people are food insecure, and nearly half a million are children under 5. Read more
More Than 1 in 3 Women in These Countries Are Mistreated During Childbirth: Study
The study shows 59% of women in lower-income countries received vaginal examinations without consent Read more
Why This Health Organization Is Calling to Lift Ebola Vaccine Limits in the DRC
MSF says increasing vaccine supplies and access could help contain the outbreak. Read more
Homophobic Laws Linked to Low HIV Testing Across Africa
In Malawi, less than 1% of gay and bisexual men who are HIV-positive know their status. Read more
The UN's Deadline to Eradicate Guinea Worm Was Just Pushed Back by a Decade
“We are being realistic and down to earth.” Read more