World Vision Ghana, through World Vision Spain, donated incubators and oxygen concentrators, among other essential life-saving equipment, to the Zabzugu District Hospital, which have become lifelines, providing fragile babies with a fighting chance and preventing infant mortality, especially for babies born prematurely.

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This article tells the story of Aminata Luse, a mother of three from Biaboko, whose experience with exclusive breastfeeding transformed the health and well-being of her third child. After facing frequent illnesses with her first two children, Aminata joined an Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) support group, where she learnt about the importance of the first 1,000 days and the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. The story highlights how nutrition education, community-based support and practical guidance can empower mothers to adopt healthier feeding practices and improve outcomes for their children. It also showcases World Vision’s work, with support from KOICA and the World Food Programme, to promote good infant and young child feeding practices in Luiza and Luambo health zones.

Children took centre stage as Mberengwa District commemorated the Day of the African Child, leading proceedings in a powerful demonstration of child participation, leadership and advocacy for children's rights.

Built with support from World Vision UK, Chapemba Rural Health Post now stands ready to serve the community. The new facility includes two staff houses, a water mechanisation system, and an ablution block, giving health workers a place to live and mothers and children a place close to home for care.

World Vision participated in the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit, advocating for stronger health systems, nutrition, maternal health, youth participation, and universal health coverage across Africa.

In Andileki Village, Nyawa, Baster reminds his wife Florence, seven months pregnant, to take her Multiple Micronutrient Supplement (MMS) tablet each day. When neighbours mistake the tablet for antiretroviral medicine, he corrects them. His reason is the child Florence is carrying.

Diana Mubanga serves as nurse-in-charge at Chapemba Rural Health Post, built by World Vision Zambia with support from World Vision UK. Since receiving new facilities, Diana and her team feel encouraged to deliver quality care to families in the community. Good infrastructure gives health workers dignity, safety, and confidence, and patients notice the difference.

This oral presentation was presented at the Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures Conference on child and adolescent mental health held in Cape Town, South Africa in May 2026.