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  • In Minneapolis, three-fourths of kids with elevated levels of lead are children of color. These workers are trying to do something about that.

    June 13, 2023 |

    Sahan Journal |

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    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    The Minneapolis City Health Department Health Homes team does community outreach in the neighborhoods with the highest elevated lead levels. Team members visit homes to inform parents about the dangers of lead, direct them to helpful resources, and test kids’ lead levels to help prevent long-term effects. If a house is deemed at risk of lead exposure, the team will inspect it and provide recommendations on how to eliminate the risk.

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  • Malaria control in Nigeria: Gains, lessons from Kwara Initiative

    August 16, 2022 |

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kwara

    The Kwara Initiative provides free rapid test kits and treatment for malaria to over 500 public health centers in the state. The initiative also issued the State Malaria Elimination Program, which works to help control cases of malaria in the state. So far, over 5,000 households have benefitted from the free malaria treatment.

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  • Breast, Cervical Cancers: Touring Team's Approach Protects Low-Income Nigerian Women

    July 27, 2022 |

    Prime Progress |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Ota, Ogun State

    A medical outreach group called Quinta Health offers breast and cervical cancer screenings to women free of charge. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Quinta Health uses a strategic outreach plan to reach low-income community women in need of screening and trains medical professionals to provide the tests in surrounding cities.

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  • A few tablets a day keep rickets away

    July 20, 2022 |

    Daily Trust |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

    The Hope for the Village Child Foundation provides rickets treatment to children via a daily dose of calcium. Treating rickets allows children to live more comfortably, avoid missing school, and being bullied by their peers. Since the 1990s, about 4,257 children have benefited from the rickets project.

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  • How Kwara Communities Stopped Drinking Contaminated Water From Same Source With Cows

    July 12, 2022 |

    Prime Progress |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kwara

    Two rural communities in rural Nigeria now have access to a solar-powered borehole that provides clean drinking water. The initiative has led to cleaner water and a reduction of ailments associated with the consumption of dirty water.

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  • In Jos, an initiative is using behavioural change communication to fight malaria

    July 12, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Jos

    Nigeria accounted for 31.8% of all malaria-related deaths globally in 2020. The Block Malaria Africa Initiative employs behavioral change communication to promote positive health outcomes by studying behavior and providing effective messages and materials that address each community’s needs to educate people on what malaria is and how it can be prevented.

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  • Ward Development Committees: The Silver Lining To Primary Healthcare Delivery In Borno

    July 12, 2022 |

    HumAngle |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Borno State

    Ward Development Committees are working toward a polio-free state educating community members and linking them to useful information and access to routine immunization. Over the past two years, the Committees have seen an increase in immunization, particularly in rural communities, as well as a reduction in maternal and child mortality.

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  • MUAC Approach, enabling Timely Diagnosis of Severe Malnutrition

    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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  • 'Forever Chemicals,' COVID And Results From A New At-Home PFAS Test

    March 31, 2022 |

    KOVR-TV |

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    Response Location: United States

    A first-of-its-kind at-home test can detect PFAS levels in the body with a finger prick. Also known as forever chemicals, PFAS are linked to various health concerns.

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  • Where a Free Meal for Food-Insecure Families Is Just a Text Away

    February 22, 2022 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Inglewood, California

    A pilot program in California is connecting people experiencing food insecurity with prepaid groceries and meals. With just a simple text, a family or individuals can find meals in their neighborhood.

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