Is malaria a problem? In 2022, malaria claimed 608,000 lives globally (6% higher than pre-COVID), with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 94% of malaria cases and deaths. Zambia, one of 20 countries with the highest malaria incidence and mortality, has a high prevalence of malaria co-infection with HIV and TB.
A quick positive update. Zambia has been going through a cholera outbreak since last October. With more than 19,000 cases, 600 deaths, and a case fatality rate of 3.5% this is the worst cholera outbreak since 2017. The government has launched an aggressive campaign deploying oral vaccines to curb the spread of cholera.
Dear friend: Hope you are doing well.
Dear friend: Hope you are doing well. For the past three months, Zambia has been going through a cholera outbreak. Reopening of schools after winter break has been postponed two times since early January.
We have learned that with access to credit and training, women in resource poor neighborhoods are able to take good care of their families, build assets, and live close to normal lives. All women enrolled in our micro loans program are able to take better care of their families.
Good News! Malaria continues to take more than 600,000 lives every year with 80% of deaths among children under five. However, there is good news on the malaria prevention front.
Dear friend: Hope you are doing well. The Power of Love team extends heartfelt thanks for your dedication to making the world a better place.
Dear Power of Love Friend: Greetings! Happy November!
Power of Love's micro loans program provides training in entrepreneurial skills, multiple loans, and ongoing support to women in Zambia. In addition to training and loans, program activities focus on the provision of information on how to open a bank account, save regularly, build assets, and teach financial literacy.
Dear Power of Love Friend: Happy August!
Power of Love's micro loans program is committed to increasing the skill set of women living in resource poor communities. In the first six months of this year, 450 women received business training and our goal is to train an additional 300 women by December.
