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Risking Everything to Offer Abortions Across State Lines

Emily Bazelon

October 04, 2022 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States

Aid Access is a telemedicine service that connects people in red states with abortion pills. The goal of Aid Access — and similar nonprofits that have emerged since the overturning of Roe v. Wade — is to ensure that abortion pills are affordable and that the most vulnerable people can access them.

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A mass vaccination campaign geared towards securing Ugandans against yellow fever

Namiganda Jael

September 30, 2022 |

Metro FM 90.8 |

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Response Location: Uganda

Following an outbreak of yellow fever, officials in the West Nile region of Uganda rolled out a mass vaccination campaign through community health centers and regional hospitals. Thanks to awareness efforts and diligent testing, the outbreak was addressed with no new infections, and vaccines for yellow fever are now being added to Uganda's routine vaccination schedule.

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'No matter the law, no matter the stigma, no matter the cost.' This European network helps people access abortions

Kara Fox

September 28, 2022 |

CNN |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam

The Abortion Without Borders (AWB) network is a grassroots organization that helps people from restrictive countries access safe abortions in countries that legally provide them. From December 2020 to December 2021, AWB has helped 32,000 people from Poland access abortions across Europe – an almost six-fold increase from the previous year.

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Pregnant people who use substances need support. Peer recovery doulas can help

Darian Benson

September 27, 2022 |

Side Effects Public Media |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

PCC Community Wellness helps people who are pregnant and struggling with addiction access prenatal care and addiction treatment and feel more supported on their recovery journey. Peer recovery doulas help get clients to prenatal appointments, access addiction treatment and navigate the complicated health care and legal systems. They also work to educate hospital staff on ways to reduce stigma for those struggling with addiction.

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A program is addressing chronic malnutrition in children, pregnant women in Kano State

Misbahu el-Hamza

September 26, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

The Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Project works to address chronic malnutrition in young children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers, as well as reducing maternal and child mortality. The program provides home check-ins and access to resources, from nutritious foods to advice on better hygiene practices.

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Jinsi Homa ya Chikungunya ilivyokabiliwa Mombasa Part - 1

Ruth Keah

September 25, 2022 |

RadioRahma |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Kenya

Kufuatia mkurupuko wa homa ya Chikungunya kaunti ya Mombasa, serikali ya kaunti iliweka mikakati mbalimbali ya kukabiliana na mkurupuko huo. Ikiwa ni pamoja na utumizi wa magari ya kupuliza dawa kuua mbu.Magari 5 yalitumiwa katika zoezi hilo ambapo yalizunguka maeneo bunge yote 6 kaunti ya moja kwa kipindi cha mwezi mmoja.

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How Jigawa is transforming its Primary Healthcare with BHCPF

Elijah Akoji

September 24, 2022 |

International Centre for Investigative Reporting |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Jigawa

Basic Health Care Provision Funds allows states that qualify to provide their residents access to quality healthcare. The funds allow states to provide healthcare centers with access to free medicine and treatment. This access to free drugs and treatment along with the deployment of midwives and community healthcare workers has helped to reduce the rates of both maternal and child mortality.

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"That goodness can't be measured": how Pallium for Ukraine initiative helps seriously ill Ukrainian children

Natalia Kulidi

September 22, 2022 |

Рубрика (Rubryka) |

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Response Location: Ukraine

The Pallium for Ukraine initiative organizes evacuations through Polland for seriously ill children and their families in Ukraine. Along the way, and after the journey, the organization provides them with safe places to stay, medicines, and anything else they need.

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The Other Abortion Pill

Patrick Adams

September 19, 2022 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States

Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, access to safe, legal abortion in the U.S. is scarce. While several states have banned mifepristone and misoprostol — the two drugs that makeup abortion pills — misoprostol, which has been found to be the more effective of the two, can still be accessed at some pharmacies and through nonprofits in the U.S. and overseas like Plan C and Aid Access.

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How Lagos Health Scheme is Enhancing Access to Quality Healthcare Services Among Indigents, PWDs

Blessing Oladunjoye

September 17, 2022 |

The Nation (Nigeria) |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Lagos State Health Scheme in Nigeria helps pay health insurance premiums for people with disabilities who may not otherwise be able to afford health care free of charge.

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