Mavuto: The Forgotten Women

Inside the walls of America’s hospitals, doctors are fighting the world’s biggest enemy—COVID-19. In season 6, witness the courageous stories of those on the healthcare frontlines as they search for hope in the midst of the pandemic. Narrated by Lisa Ling, LIFE ON THE LINE tells positive real life stories that explore the strength of the human spirit.

Life on the Line Episode 403 | 26m 46s | CC

For many women, like 30-year-old Alice, a cervical cancer diagnosis is a death sentence. With limited access to the HPV vaccine, no radiation treatment for cancer anywhere in the country, and lack of screenings, this preventable disease has become a deadly health crisis in Malawi. A nurse and ex-pat doctor are giving their all to fight this disease and comfort those who are dying.

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