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Nepal's Covid-19 Immunization Campaign – An Unlikely Frontrunner

Tanka Dhakal

August 23, 2023 |

Inter Press Service News Agency |

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Response Location: Nepal, Manang

Through well-coordinated efforts by healthcare workers, those living in rural, hard-to-reach areas were able to access the COVID-19 vaccine. As of July 2023, 83.9% of the country’s total population had been vaccinated with their first dose and 83.4% had received their second dose.

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Indigenous people navigate abortion access after Roe v. Wade

Noel Lyn Smith Maddy Keyes Kevin Palomino

August 17, 2023 |

News21 |

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Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Indigenous Women Rising is a national fund that covers the costs of abortions and the traditional ceremonies that come afterward for Indigenous people. Indigenous Women Rising provides funds for airfare, child care, gas and whatever else a person getting an abortion may need covered, particularly to those in states with abortion restrictions. Since the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the demand for services have significantly increased. In 2019, the group funded 37 abortions and in the first six months of 2023 they had funded over 300.

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Disability-Inclusive Healthcare Services for PWDs in Southern Nigeria

Usman Aliyu

August 16, 2023 |

BONews |

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Response Location: Nigeria

Hundreds of thousands of Nigerians with disabilities or limited access to affordable medical care have been enrolled in a new health insurance program that helps alleviate the financial burden of health services. Funding for the insurance program is split between federal and state governments, and while the quality of services can be inconsistent, proactive government outreach has boosted enrollment numbers.

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The sports club spreading positivity in a war-torn Yemen

Abdullah Ali

August 16, 2023 |

Positive.News |

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Response Location: Yemen, Sanaa

Ahsan Fareek, or “Best Team,” is a daily, free exercise session for local men to move their bodies, alleviate stress, address mental health concerns and socialize with others. Best Team started with just two members but eventually grew to more than 1,500 people of all ages and walks of life who meet on a daily basis across the group’s 17 branches.

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Woman-led non-profit sparking hope in Borno communities

Yahuza Bawage

August 14, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Maiduguri, Borno State

The Advocacy for Human Value Foundation works to protect vulnerable communities — like women and children — in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps due to the Boko Haram crises. The Foundation has addressed fundamental community needs by increasing access to water and hygiene facilities, healthcare services, educational opportunities, safety practices and has even partnered with entrepreneurs to empower women with profitable skills and small grants to help make them more independent.

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CHIPS: Connecting Communities to Primary Health Care Facilities in Nasarawa State

Misbahu el-Hamza

August 14, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Nasarawa

The Community Health Influencer, Promoter and Services (CHIPS) program aims to reduce maternal and child mortality by increasing access to primary healthcare services. CHIPS workers conduct weekly home visits where they provide helpful information on healthcare services, preventive medicine and connections to nearby health facilities. CHIPS launched in 2018 and in 2019, data showed that maternal deaths had decreased from 120 to 90.

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Don't call it 'vegan' and other tips from hospitals to get people to eat less meat

Martha Bebinger

August 11, 2023 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Leaders at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital are working to encourage patients and employees to eat more plant-based meals by changing their dining offerings, doing away with “vegan” and “vegetarian” labels and even holding contests to encourage people to try more meatless dishes. Not only is shifting toward a more plant-based diet good for one's health, but it’s also a solid measure to take against climate change and increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Kenya: County Health Programme Lowering Mother, Child Deaths in Vihiga

Sharon Atieno

August 10, 2023 |

Science Africa |

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Response Location: Kenya, Vihiga County

The Boresha afya ya mama na mtoto (improve the health of mother and child) program works to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates by connecting mothers with community health volunteers. These volunteers provide important education on topics like antenatal care and also help to increase access to immunization services. When the group formed in 2018, 531 women died during childbirth or pregnancy, but as of 2023, that number has dropped to 344 thanks to the program’s initiatives.

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How Well-To-Do Individuals Are Installing Boreholes To Mitigate Water Scarcity In Kano.

Victor Christopher

August 09, 2023 |

Nigeria Info FM |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kano, Lagos

In a village facing water scarcity, generous locals with funds to spare are installing boreholes in their homes with pumps outside for other residents in the village to access clean, safe water.

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Pushed To Action(III): The non-profits helping Nigerian communities access clean water

Ekpali Saint Violet Ikong

August 03, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Obeagu, Enugu State

The Network of Water Rights Initiative (NWRI) works with local organizations to improve access to safe water through education and awareness campaigns aimed at enlightening people about the health risks of contaminated water. NWRI has led water clean-up efforts, helped locals establish security measures to prevent people from dumping waste in water and even helped get a water bill signed into law that would improve water supply and sanitation services across the state.

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