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In Aleppo, cell phones are helping some desperate Syrians find clean water

Joyce Hackel

August 26, 2015 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Syria, Aleppo, Aleppo Governorate

In war zones, people have a difficult time finding clean water and safe areas to inhabit. Social media, smart phones, and technology applications are aiding in people’s survival. In Aleppo, Syria, the International Committee of the Red Cross posted a map on Facebook to show alternative sources of clean drinking water that reached approximately 140,000 people.

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El Paso Water Utilities' advanced-purification plant

Marty Schladen

August 22, 2015 |

El Paso Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

El Paso Water Utilities is designing an advanced-purification plant in which water will be scrubbed through five additional steps before going into the city's water supply.

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Getting to Zero': Are We Close to a Cure for AIDS?

Rob Waters

August 17, 2015 |

Pacific Standard |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

For decades, AIDS has taken the lives of millions of people and infected millions more worldwide. The key to reducing the effect of AIDS, and even potentially curing it, involves treating patients as early as possible after being diagnosed with HIV, before the disease damages organs. San Francisco General Hospital developed the RAPID program for this purpose, with the goal of “Getting to Zero” the number of new infections and deaths.

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How Chicago is improving HPV vaccination rates

Taunya English

August 03, 2015 |

WHYY |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Multi-faceted efforts are being used by Chicago health providers to raise HPV vaccination rates. In the primary care practice, providers are using workflow tools such as flagging patient records in the appropriate age range when they come to the office and having multiple providers remind patients and families about vaccination. School-based clinics are taking advantage of being geographically co-located with their patients by texting students to make sure they come to the clinic for their vaccinations. Additionally, an awareness campaign was launched on radio and TV.

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In Cambodia, Rats Are Being Trained To Sniff Out Land Mines And Save Lives

Michael Sullivan

July 31, 2015 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Cambodia, Krong Siem Reap

In Cambodia, demining rats have been trained to detect TNT in the ground, effectively identifying unexploded materials like landmines, bombs, and grenades. These two-feet-long Gambian pouched rats have an excellent sense of smell and are trained by Apopo – an international nonprofit – using bananas as a reward for finding TNT. While they are highly effective, they are just one way the region, hit hard by conflict, is attempting to demine its land.

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Free Birth Control for Philly Teens

Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

July 27, 2015 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

A Colorado program reduced the state’s teen birth rate by 40 percent by providing young women with long-acting reversible birth control.

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Do no harm: There's an infection hospitals can nearly always prevent. Why don't they?

Sarah Kliff

July 09, 2015 |

Vox |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Roseville, California

Even though most central line infections are preventable, they are a leading cause of death in the United States. The core of the problem resides in a hospital's approach, whether they put the effort into treating patients like they are in a car crash or a plane crash. Roseville Medical Center looked at the mistakes of other hospitals and have revolutionized how they treat central lines with a new checklist, a specialized vascular team tasked with the central lines, and annual competency tests for contract nurses.

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Beer and business: the unexpected benefits of water access in Cameroon

Elias Ntungwe Ngalame

July 07, 2015 |

The Guardian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Cameroon

Cameroon was plagued by droughts, water-related illnesses, and an influx of refugees--all of which required a surplus of clean water. The government devised solar panel water distribution systems, which brought fresh water for irrigation. The surplus also inspired citizens of Cameroon to start small businesses that used the water, including brewing beer.

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Colorado's Effort Against Teenage Pregnancies Is a Startling Success

Sabrina Tavernise

July 05, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Walsenburg, Colorado

Colorado causes a large decline in teen pregnancy and abortions by implementing free, long-term birth control to prevent pregnancy. While demonstrating massive success, its continuity is in the air considering the ongoing fight over health insurance at the federal level.

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Advancing TB Test Technology, Where It Matters Most

Jens Erik Gould

June 12, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

Tuberculosis is still a rampant problem in the developing world. Doctors are looking for even more advanced ways to test for TB beyond the GeneXpert tests.

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