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  • In Quick Response, Mali Thwarts an Ebola Outbreak

    November 10, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Mali, Kayes

    When a case of the Ebola disease struck a little girl in Africa, health officials in Mali collaborated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization to contain the illness and quarantine people. The episode also has changed social customs and expanded sanitation procedures so that more people are aware of how to keep themselves healthy.

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  • How Nigeria defeated Ebola

    October 31, 2014 |

    The Guardian |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria

    The media could help countries still affected by Ebola by focusing on Nigeria, where they defeated the virus through effective public institutions that protected the public interest, such as rejecting cash but accepting much needed health workers.

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  • Ebola: How Nigeria and Senegal stopped the disease ‘dead in its tracks'

    October 19, 2014 |

    The Globe and Mail |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

    When the Ebola virus struck Nigeria and Senegal the governments of both countries took several steps to prevent an outbreak. Both countries responded to the first reported case quickly, traced all of the people that the patient had come into contact with prior to diagnosis and monitored them twice daily for signs of the virus. This public health campaign aimed to dispel fear and educate communities on prevention of Ebola.

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  • Ebola outbreak: How Nigeria is beating the killer virus

    October 16, 2014 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    A nightmare scenario of Ebola raging unchecked among millions of slum-dwellers in Africa's largest city has given way to a rare example of a victory over the virus.

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  • Tattoos: Healing power for breast cancer survivors

    October 11, 2014 |

    USA Today |

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    Response Location: United States

    P.ink, or Personal Ink, is a non-profit that curates a Pinterest page where women considering mastectomy tattoos can browse designs, find bios of vetted tattoo artists, and get help connecting with local artists. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the group hosts a mastectomy tattooing event called P.ink Day, where they also raise money to help survivors around the country pay for mastectomy tattoos. Using their mobile app, women can “try on” tattoos by overlaying the image onto a photograph or ordering a temporary tattoo of the image. For some women, covering scars with artwork helps emotional healing.

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  • In Tanzania, Coke improves medical distributions

    September 29, 2014 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

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    Response Location: Tanzania

    Project Last Mile is a partnership between Coca-Cola and Tanzania’s Medical Stores Department that is helping to deliver medications to the most remote parts of the country. Due to this partnership, the Medical Stores Department has been able to leverage Coca-Cola's "geocoded software to identify the most efficient delivery schedules and routes," and significantly increase the availability of medicine throughout Tanzania.

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  • On AIDS: Three Lessons From Africa

    July 31, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Rwanda

    Three African countries are successfully reducing the transmission of HIV through treatment and education, surpassing many developed countries in reducing cases. Although each is unique, the key lessons include using comprehensive, community-based approaches and strategies that involve collective action.

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  • India's School Lunch Program Imperfect, But Deserves Credit for Feeding Millions

    July 20, 2014 |

    Pulitzer Center |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: India, Dujana, Haryana

    In India, the country with the highest rate of child malnutrition in the world, the government started a free school lunch program which is rescuing children from dire hunger and improving their diets.

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  • At a YMCA Near You, a Course for a Diabetic Nation

    July 03, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Port Chester, New York

    We know how to prevent diabetes - but the U.S, medical system, with its twisted priorities, doesn’t cover prevention. A new program at the YMCA aims to build structured, effective prevention measures.

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  • Coordinated Care for Those Nearing Life's End — But Does It Save Money?

    June 25, 2014 |

    KQED |

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    Response Location: United States

    A coordinated care program is helping provide in-home care to those who are considered pre-hopsice and who are combatting chronic health issues. While the program doesn't always financially help the hospitals it operates out of due to a reduction in emergency room visits, the patient is able to save almost half of what they would have spent on regular hospital visits.

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