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The big sleep: how the world's most troubled country is beating a deadly disease

Sarah Boseley

November 16, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo

By deploying mobile screening units and educating people about the dangers of Tse Tse flies that carry sleeping sickness, doctors are working to eradicate the disease in the Congo. Education is a big part of the success of the operation—if people don't know what the symptoms mean, they can't seek treatment.

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The Best Way To Save People From Suicide

Jason Cherkis

November 15, 2018 |

The Huffington Post |

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Response Location: United States

Suicidologist James Motto discovered through extensive research that persistent contact with patients reduced their likelihood to repeat suicide attempts. He wrote letters to patients over up to 15 years and found that even people who did not want to be reached responded to the treatment. Patients who received letters were half as likely as the control group to commit suicide. In recent years, some psychiatrists have made this method more personal and begun sending texts to patients.

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So many innovations, little uptake to boost health

Aggrey Omboki

November 13, 2018 |

Nation Africa |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Kenya

Medical innovations in maternal and child health could save thousands of lives in Africa if more governments adopted them. A Kenyan doctor with an international nonprofit that works to transform global health through innovation offers key examples such as oxytocin tablets that don't need refrigeration and can stop women bleeding to death after birth, dipsticks to detect pre-eclampsia and skilled birth attendants. These solutions can stop women and children dying from preventable causes.

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Calgary's New Public Library Opens with Ambition and Style

Tim Querengesser

November 07, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: Canada, Calgary

In Calgary, the new Central Library does more than just provide a beautiful space in which to read books. It also provides a place to access technology and acts as a connection space between the more and less affluent areas surrounding it. Though the architecture and design are impressive, some might say the most lasting impact is that “ this space unambiguously welcomes anyone from either side of the tracks.”

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Telemedicine a solution in counties starved of mental health care providers

Zachariah Bryan

November 02, 2018 |

The Western News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Montana

Telemedicine allows rural mental health patients access to doctors in a more frequent basis than if they had to travel to city centers for care. Though there are limits to telemedicine—it's preferable to see a doctor in person—it is preferable to get some care than none at all in between regular doctor visits.

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The Pirate Cell Towers of Rural Mexico

Martha Pskowski

November 01, 2018 |

New York Magazine |

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Response Location: Mexico, Talea de Castro, Oaxaca

Indigenous communities in rural Mexico have typically faced challenges accessing internet and cell phone service. This is changing thanks to TIC, a nonprofit cell service provider. Lower costs, local community management, and open source technology keep the service affordable. After overcoming several legal battles, the nonprofit cell model is spreading to other areas in Mexico, Brazil, and more.

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Alapa: Why family planning is becoming a household name in Oyo State

Chibuike Alagboso

October 30, 2018 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Oyo, Oyo State

The Nigerian state of Oyo has a modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (mCPR) of 24%, which is the highest in the country compared to the national average of 10.8%. This can be attributed to family planning services brought to citizens through a fruitful partnership between government efforts and outside partners like nonprofit Marie Stopes International Organization of Nigeria (MSION). Since 2013 MSION has helped bring an influx of new family planning information and media outreach, improve clinic facilities and services, offer counseling for pre- and postnatal care, and much more.

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Libraries hire social workers to help homeless patrons

Lisa Schencker

October 27, 2018 |

Chicago Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Public libraries once turned a blind eye to the homeless people using their spaces, but many libraries have now shifted into action mode by hiring social workers to help with behavioral health challenges of patrons. In Chicago, the library social workers are funded by Amita Health, a local hospital system. In San Francisco, site of the first library social worker in 2009, there have been 7000 connections made through this investment in the well-being of library patrons.

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Solar-Powered Fridges Can Help Stop Epidemics

Christine Ro

October 26, 2018 |

New York Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Haiti

SolarChill is a network of research, aid, and environmental organizations that works to install solar refrigerators for vaccine storage in areas without reliable electricity. In conjunction with a push to make vaccines available to rural areas, groups like this are hoping to save lives.

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Neighbors create a solution for families who need diapers in Washington Heights and beyond

Jane Simons

October 25, 2018 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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Response Location: United States, Battle Creek, Michigan

A neighborhood dentist asked his underserved community what he could do to improve their lives. The answer? Diapers. Now, his Battle Creek, MI organization delivers diapers to families in need around county, regardless of recipients' economic or social status.

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