FGM involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

It is an extreme form of gender discrimination and a stark violation of women and girls’ human rights.

#EndFGM

A new study highlights the many chronic health complications caused by female genital mutilation (FGM), in addition to immediate, sometimes life-threatening risks from the practice.

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Pregnancy, & life with a new baby, are times of immense transition.

If you know someone who is pregnant, or has a new baby, there are plenty of ways you can lean in & provide help.

Here are some tips:
💙 check in with them
💙 be there for them when needed
💙 offer emotional support & understanding

Proud to share that our research group leader, Professor @annamiaekstrom.bsky.social, was recently interviewed by SVT. She highlighted how political decisions in the U.S., such as funding cuts and censorship, are affecting global health research and international collabs.
www.svt.se/nyheter/loka...

In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners today launched a first-ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus, and at an unprecedented speed for a randomized vaccine trial in an emergency.🧵

🎉Congratulations, Dr. Leo Ziegel! 🎓👏
We’re proud to celebrate Leo’s graduation and his research on mental health and its social determinants in Uganda.
Thanks to supervisor Prof. @annamiaekstrom.bsky.social, Drs. A.C. Hollander, A. Hammarberg & F. Nalugoda.

Wishing you all the best, Dr. Ziegel! 💙✨