Article | Policy Brief on Malawi's Female Genital Mutilation and Maternal Mortality

 By Eddlynn Jennifer Mangaoang

Written December 23, 2021

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Executive Summary

In 2017, the maternal mortality ratio in Malawi is 349 deaths per 100, 000 live births - five times higher than the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals Target 3.1 which is less than 70 per 100, 000 live births by 2030 [1][2]. The country reports no data on female genital mutilation (FGM), but a study found that the procedure is secretly rampant in the south. This makes it harder to achieve UN SDG Target 5.3 "eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation" [3]. This document gives attention to the secret FGM procedures in the south, their importance and connection to maternal mortality, and the policies and actions the government of Malawi must undertake to resolve this problem. This document is directed at the ministers and local government politicians and stakeholders of Malawi. 

PDF | Policy Brief Malawi: Maternal Mortality and the Secret Female Genital Mutilation in the South

Article | Do's and Don'ts on Sexual and Gender Minorities

 By Eddlynn Jennifer Mangaoang

Written December 23, 2021

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Sexual minorities are dealing with conscious and unconscious discrimination and biases. More likely than not, they encounter comments and questions that are insulting and make them feel uncomfortable. 

Article | Argue in SUPPORT of the Statement:

Not All Public Health Programs and Efforts Have to be Culturally Competent

By Eddlynn Jennifer Mangaoang

Written on June 30, 2021

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Cultural competency in public health (medical, dental, optical, etc.) means that any healthcare professionals can diagnose (plan, treat, help) a patient appropriately by knowing and understanding the culture of the patient resulting in a better patient experience and an increase in trust (1).