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Babyl Rwanda bridging healthcare gap through mobile technology

Daniel Nzohabonimana

March 23, 2021 |

Rwanda News Agency |

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Response Location: Rwanda

Babyl Health provides over 3,000 daily e-health consultations to bridge the gap between Rwandan providers and patients. The two million registered users can dial *811# to book an appointment and are triaged, with those needing more extensive care referred to one of the 483 partner clinics around the country. The country’s universal health coverage pays for 90% of the appointment and the patient pays 200 RWF. The platform works on an app available on most citizens’ phones and doesn’t require an internet connection. When needed, patients receive prescriptions via SMS that they can bring to a local pharmacy.

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How a Nonprofit's Initiative Helps Villagers Access Healthcare

Ekpali Saint

March 22, 2021 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Ozalla Edem-Ani, Enugu State

To help address a gap in health access for those living in a rural community in Nigeria, a nonprofit that "gives health, educational, and livelihood support to poor groups in Enugu State" built a hospital to serve those seeking out-patient services. Although the hospital isn't equipped to address all health concerns and faces financial constraints, it has helped more than 2,000 people living in the village access care.

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Community Health Program Changing Health Narrative in Rural Areas

Sharon Atieno

March 16, 2021 |

Science Africa |

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Response Location: Kenya, Siaya County

In Kenya's Siaya County, community-selected individuals known as nyamrerwa are trained "to address healthcare issues of individuals and communities in their respective localities." The initiative is part of a larger strategy that is helping to localize care and empower community members to "take control and responsibility of their own health achievement efforts."

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BElovedBIRTH Black Centering offers support to Black newborns and moms in Oakland

Sonya Lustig

March 01, 2021 |

The Oaklandside |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

In Oakland, California, a group of Black birth workers has been working to improve prenatal and postpartum care for mothers by offering care that is designed “by, for, and with Black people.” The group uses a series of evidence-based strategies that are largely based on community-centered care practices, with the overall goal of countering racism in the healthcare system.

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« Ecole des maris », « Club des garçons » : ces initiatives inspirantes qui impactent

Atha Assan

February 23, 2021 |

TogoTopNews |

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Response Location: Togo, Kpéyédji

Grâce à la formation et la sensibilisation des garçons et des hommes aux question de plannification familliale, le Togo voit une hausse d'utilisation de moyens de contraception et une amélioration des relations familliales.

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L'association Itawa forme les gardes d'enfants à domicile à limiter l'utilisation de polluants

Alexandra Luthereau

February 22, 2021 |

Causette |

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Response Location: France

Choix des jouets, hygiène, nettoyage écologique… Pour limiter l’exposition des enfants aux perturbateurs endocriniens, Itawa forme des brigades de nounous écolos.

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Native Americans embrace vaccine, virus containment measures

Sarah Blake Morgan

February 16, 2021 |

Associated Press |

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Response Location: United States, Cherokee, North Carolina

At the Cherokee Indian Hospital in North Carolina, approximately 3,000 tribal members have received at least the first dose of the Covid vaccine. The tribe credits the quick and large response to trust in the hospital and how outreach was conducted – rather than have people compete for sign ups, the hospital reached out directly to those most at risk.

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Pandemic prompts changes to HIV testing and treatment across Arizona

Kenechi Anigbogu Gianluca D’Elia Kamilah Williams

February 10, 2021 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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Response Location: United States, Arizona

Amid the pandemic, doctors and case managers have had to introduce new ways to provide care for those with HIV. In Arizona, that has included an introduction of telehealth, drive-thru testings sites, and mobilizing a van to travels throughout neighborhoods.

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A handful of Washington schools are rapid testing staff and students for COVID-19. Is it working?

Hannah Furfaro

February 08, 2021 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Washington

13 Washington school districts are piloting COVID-19 testing. By doing so, they can catch stop asymptomatic people from spreading the virus, offer testing to families who might not have access, and add a “sense of security for many staff members who are nervous.” Three of the districts participating “have tested more than 4,000 people using nearly 10,000 tests.”

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16 Raleigh churches begin to chip away at NC's inequity in vaccine distribution

Adam Wagner

February 06, 2021 |

The News & Observer |

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Response Location: United States, Raleigh, North Carolina

A partnership between WakeMed and Wake County Public Health made 1,700 shots available with vaccine clinics in 16 churches and a community center. Trusted messengers, like pastors, are more effective at communicating why people should get vaccinated and convincing them to actually get the shot. Local availability helps people overcome transportation and other equity concerns, like needing access to the county’s online registration system or waiting on hold to make an appointment. The sites offered on-site registration and on-site and culturally and linguistically appropriate information.

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