ADOLESCENCE: MDR-TB
Posted on Feb 1, 2012
Adolescence is a difficult time for girls everywhere, but coming of age in a developing country carries even greater risk. Teenage girls living with HIV struggle to come to terms with their condition. As girls mature, they face contracting sexually transmitted infections such as HIV and human papillomavirus.
ADOLESCENT SUCCESS STORIES
Gardasil Vaccination: In Haiti, thousands of girls are vaccinated against HPV, the disease that can lead to cervical cancer
Carmen's Story (VIDEO): After losing her legs as a result of Haiti's 2010 earthquake, a young woman devotes herself to helping others
Marie's Story: In Rwanda, a young woman gains access to an education
Pulane's Story (VIDEO): In Lesotho, a young girl receives treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
PULANE'S STORY:
In Lesotho, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis kills thousands of children each year.
Learn more about PIH's work in Lesotho.
