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Transforming postpartum hemorrhage treatment with Uterine Balloon Tamponade

Pauline Achieng Tom

June 29, 2023 |

Health Business |

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Response Location: Kenya, Siaya County

To aid in postpartum hemorrhage care, the Kisumu Medical and Education Trust distributes uterine balloon tamponade kits that can be used to stop excessive bleeding and prevent death after other measures have failed. The kits have been provided to more than 1,300 healthcare facilities in 23 countries and over 6,000 healthcare workers have been trained to use them.

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A Texas city shelters nearly all homeless residents in one place. It's turning heads in California

Marisa Kendall

June 28, 2023 |

CalMatters |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

Haven for Hope is a large, 22-acre, 1,600-person shelter that serves 85% of the city’s homeless population. It’s an all-inclusive space that provides a place to stay, as well as access to services like medical and dental care, counseling services, mental health care, childcare, job and housing assistance.

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In Texas, a rare program offers hope for some of the most vulnerable women and babies

Katia Riddle

June 28, 2023 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

Casa Mía provides housing and support services for pregnant women and new mothers struggling with addiction. The program is run out of an old house and is currently home to nine women. Staff at Casa Mía provide mental health care, recovery resources and work to destigmatize substance abuse to prevent mothers from losing their children to the foster care system.

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Transforming Maternal Care: Empowering Midwives in Niger State Through Supportive Supervision

Dabri Ohanu Olohije Nanzing Lucas Haruna

June 28, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Niger

The Niger State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has recruited 200 midwives, assigning at least one to healthcare facilities across the state, in an effort to address high rates of maternal and infant death during childbirth. There are currently 266 midwives distributed among facilities, helping aid in midwife retention and increase access to care.

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How Texas shrank its homelessness population — and what it can teach California

Marisa Kendall

June 28, 2023 |

CalMatters |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

Efforts throughout Texas to reduce homelessness are serving as inspiration for states like California, that have similar homelessness issues. From committing funding to homeless reduction programs to establishing more advanced shelters like The Navigation Center, the state recorded a 28% drop in homelessness last year and has helped several individuals transition into permanent housing.

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In the land of honey and nuts: Indigenous solutions to save Brazil's Cerrado

Elizabeth Oliveira

June 27, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Brazil, Mato Grosso

The Resilient Cerrado Project funds Indigenous-community-led economic projects in Brazil’s Cerrado region. Projects like the Terena people’s beehive installation and beekeeper training help to protect the region’s biodiversity, cultural diversity, and improve community members’ welfare.

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Breaking the Cycle of Maternal Mortality (Woman Die Die Mata)

Damilola Fajinmi

June 27, 2023 |

Naija 102.7 FM |

Podcast |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria, Oyo State

The state Ministry of Health in partnership with other local organizations is providing educational, medical outreach for pregnant women to discuss malaria, maternal mortality and the importance of having regular medical checkups, while providing necessary resources to increase their access to care.

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When cerebral palsy is not a death sentence

Arinze Chijioke

June 26, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Umuahia, Abia

The Straight Child Foundation works to increase the quality of care provided to children with cerebral palsy and their families. The Foundation has provided physiotherapy and speech therapy to about 35 children with CP and has provided 20 wheelchairs specifically designed for those with CP. The Foundation also hosts yearly camps where CP patients can connect and interact with healthcare workers and other people with CP.

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In South Sudan, official brutality sparks all-women business exhibition

Richard Sultan

June 26, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: South Sudan, Juba

A group of female entrepreneurs created a market for other enterprising women who can’t afford to pay standard shop and licensing fees to access a safe place to sell their wares. The group connects women to train them in entrepreneurship, provide networking opportunities and inform people about the market and upcoming events via social media to drive more customers to the marketplace.

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How FFF's intervention is changing the narrative for children with spina bifida

Blessing Oladunjoye

June 26, 2023 |

BONews |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The “Saving Lives! Improving Futures” project by the Festus Fajemilo Foundation works to help children with spina bifida who face incontinence issues reduce feelings of social isolation, preserve renal function, increase student retention and improve their overall quality of life. Since the project launched in 2017, it has benefited more than 150 people.

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