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  • Mapping for Better Coverage: How GIS Microplanning is Revolutionising Immunisation Campaigns in Kano State

    February 27, 2023 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

    Geospatial Information Systems technology (GIS) maps out locations in need of vaccines, as well as how many people are vaccinated in each area. This method has increased vaccination rates for conditions like polio and has also allowed vaccination teams to update their practices instead of continuing to use paper maps.

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  • The search for immigrant seniors eligible for Medi-Cal

    February 27, 2023 |

    El Tímpano |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Medi-Cal is a Medicaid program for low-income residents regardless of their immigration status. As of October 2022, more than 300,000 older immigrant adults without legal residency enrolled in Medi-Cal, which was more than the state’s original projection. To continue expanding Medi-Cal’s reach, community health workers and educators are visiting senior centers, churches, markets and community events to encounter people who may not be aware of their eligibility in the program.

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  • With Three Core Approaches, This Nonprofit is Giving Hope of Life to Children Battling Deadly Cancer in Nigeria

    February 21, 2023 |

    BONews |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

    The Okapi Cancer Foundation works to raise funds to support children diagnosed with cancer. On top of providing financial support for treatments, the organization also does advocacy work and childhood cancer awareness campaigns and also hosts yearly training for doctors providing cancer treatment to children. So far the organization has supported over 200 patients.

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  • Grand Ronde opens opioid treatment clinic

    February 13, 2023 |

    ICT News |

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    Response Location: Grand Ronde, United States, Oregon

    Great Circle Recovery is the first tribally run opioid treatment clinic in the state and is opening up its second location. Approximately 250 people visit the clinic on a daily basis to access medications that help those suffering from addiction. The centers also provide access to counselors, case management and other medical services to support patients on their recovery journey.

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  • Primary Health Centre Renovations Revitalise Community Healthcare in Ogun State

    February 13, 2023 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

    To help strengthen the primary healthcare system, the government has set out to establish at least one functional health center in each ward throughout the state. The renovation project has also involved the community in the planning to ensure these new centers are well-equipped to meet each community’s specific needs. As of August of last year, the project has renovated 63 out of the 236 targeted health centers.

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  • The dance parties helping cancer-sick kids heal quickly

    February 07, 2023 |

    Prime Progress |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

    The Children Living With Cancer Foundation organizes dance parties for children with cancer, to provide them with a sense of joy, encouragement, and community during times of need. The nonprofit also organizes community events and donations and works with local pharmacies to get patients the medicines they need at subsidized rates. So far, the Foundation has supported 300 childhood cancer patients and their families.

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  • How Indian health-care workers use WhatsApp to save pregnant women

    February 03, 2023 |

    MIT Technology Review |

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    Response Location: India, Ganeshwadi Village, Maharashtra

    Accredited social health activists (ASHA) travel throughout Indian villages to combat medical misinformation — specifically among pregnant people — and make public healthcare more accessible. ASHAs connects with over 60% of the women in the villages she serves via WhatsApp, sharing educational videos to avoid the harmful effects of misinformation. As a result, ASHAs have had a massive impact on maternal mortality rates. In 2006, the maternal mortality rate was 254 deaths per 100,000 live births, but in 2020 it dropped to 96 per 100,000 births.

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  • Meet the doctor who is trying to change the perception of vasectomies

    February 01, 2023 |

    KGTV-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Iowa

    The SimpleVas Vasectomy Clinic is a mobile clinic that travels around to provide easy access to vasectomies by simplifying the entire process. The mobile clinic travels nearly 600 miles around the state every month and has even traveled out to New York City to spread awareness. Through raising awareness of the procedure, the doctor in charge of the clinic now performs about 600 to 700 vasectomies a year.

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  • How building toilets helped Embu county manage Cholera Part 2

    January 31, 2023 |

    90.3 County FM |

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    Response Location: Kenya

    Ili kukabiliana na ugonjwa wa Kipindupindu, zaidi ya kuhimiza wakaaji kujenga choo, kaunti ya Embu pia inaelimisha wanakijiji kutumia choo na kukuwa wasafi kupitia wanafunzi, viongozi wa vijiji na madaktari wa nyanjani. Kupitia mbinu hizi idara ya afya imeweza kupunguza kesi za kipindupindu.

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  • How building toilets helped Embu county manage Cholera PART 1

    January 30, 2023 |

    90.3 County FM |

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    Response Location: Kenya

    Uchimbaji wa vyoo na kuelimisha jamii kuhusu umuhimu wa kujenga na kutumia vyoo kumesaidia kuangamiza ugonjwa wa kipindupindu kaunti ya Embu.Idara ya afya inatumia madaktari wa nyanjani wakujitolea kuelemisha watu umuhimu wa kujenga na kutumia choo kwa njia nzuri.Wanahakikisha kuwa kila boma limejenga angalau choo kimoja.

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