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Could Cleaning the Tigris River Help Repair Iraq's Damaged Reputation?

Katarzyna Rybarczyk

July 07, 2022 |

The Revelator |

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Response Location: Iraq, Baghdad

Baghdad resident Murtadha Al-Tameemi started organizing weekly clean ups at the banks of the Tigris river earlier this year, but it soon became a grassroots movement called Clean Iraq and encouraged residents to organize similar events across the country. In a place long-affected by war, it serves not just as an important effort and opportunity to save the river but to rebuild peace, cooperation, and a sense of normalcy.

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MUAC Approach, enabling Timely Diagnosis of Severe Malnutrition

Hasifah Namuli

July 06, 2022 |

Metro FM 90.8 |

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Response Location: Uganda

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tapes are color-coded measuring tapes that help parents and healthcare workers to determine if a child is malnourished by measuring the circumference of their arm. Using the MUAC tapes empowers parents to identify and address the signs of malnutrition, rather than relying exclusively on healthcare providers.

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Health-related stigmatization is a growing public health issue, but this approach serves as an adequate measure

Mustapha Usman

July 06, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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Response Location: Nigeria

The Sickle Cell Aid Foundation (SCAF) strives to increase awareness of sickle cell disease by providing handbooks designed to educate school children and staff on how to interact with others who may have sickle cell disease and make accommodations to meet their needs. So far, over 1,000 copies of the handbook have been distributed to 15 schools across the country.

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This Pilot Program Is Supporting Tribal Food Sovereignty with Federal Dollars

Kalen Goodluck

July 05, 2022 |

Civil Eats |

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Response Location: Oneida Nation, United States, Wisconsin

The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations’ (FDPIR) Self-Determination Demonstration Project distributes food to tribal nations by allowing them to buy food from vendors within their own communities.The Project serves an average of 48,000 people each month, providing healthy, culturally relevant foods to low-income tribal members.

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Virginia prepares to launch its first recovery high school

Kate Masters

July 05, 2022 |

Virginia Mercury |

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Response Location: United States, Chesterfield, Virginia

The Chesterfield program will be Virginia’s first recovery high school, open to any student recovering from a substance use disorder. There are currently at least 43 active recovery high schools in 21 states, with two more expected to open this year. The goals of the program are similar to those of existing schools and experts say the model increases the odds that teens will stay in recovery by making sure they’re surrounded by like-minded students in a supportive environment.

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"Online Doctors" Filling Health Sector Gaps In Nigeria

Abdullah Tijani

July 04, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Oshodi, Lagos State

iWello is a telemedicine startup that provides medical consultation, diagnosis, and treatment at a significantly reduced cost — less than one dollar — to those who can’t afford or accommodate a visit to a traditional doctor’s office.

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Moving Through the City Can Be Dangerous for Indian Women. Can These Apps Help?

Kalpana Sunder

July 01, 2022 |

Next City |

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Response Location: India, Mumbai

The Woloo mobile app helps women locate and access clean and hygienic restrooms at restaurants and cafes. The app partners with 10,000 restaurants and cafes across 50 cities that allow women to use their restrooms free of charge. “Hygiene officers” from the app also evaluate the restrooms to ensure their clean and suitable for use. There are currently about 1,200 certified restrooms on the app and 30,000 users.

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Rapid Diagnostic Test Is Helping Nigerians Fight Malaria, But There's A Problem

Zubaida Baba Ibrahim

July 01, 2022 |

HumAngle |

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Response Location: Nigeria

With rapid diagnostic tests, Nigerians with malaria symptoms can get a quicker diagnosis at a lower cost, especially in regions where lab-based testing is not available. The tests have made it easier to get a diagnosis in places where malaria is prevalent, but many Nigerians still don't know the tests are an option or choose to self-medicate due to lack of trust in the local health system.

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Filling the Gaps

Chris Killian

June 30, 2022 |

Encore Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

The Synergy Healthcare Center is a mental health services clinic that focuses on issues facing the Black community to help fill gaps in service and address mental health stigma. Synergy focuses on cultural awareness to ensure those seeking help feel safe and comfortable with the mental health care services they’re receiving. The Center also hosts various themed gatherings to help create a safe place for those in need.

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Drinking water in short supply? There's a solution in the air.

Francine Kiefer

June 29, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Malibu, California

As governments and residents wrestle with drought and dwindling water supplies, atmospheric water generation systems are popping up throughout the United States as a way to convert air into water. One product, called WeDew, collects water droplets that are formed when warm air meets a cool surface. That water can be used to water plants or create safe drinking water. These air-to-water generators are being used in places from California to Uganda.

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