Advanced filters

Search Results

You searched for:  -

There are 187 results  for your search.  View and Refine Your Search Terms

  • How AI could predict disease outbreaks

    February 22, 2019 |

    BBC |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: Malaysia

    Diseases such as dengue can quickly escalate into pandemics, but one organization is using leveraging the power of technology to prematurely predict when and where these outbreaks will take place. Using an artificial intelligence algorithm that relies on previous statistics, researchers are seeing an approximate 85% success rate at outbreak detection.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • This origami-like strip of paper helped diagnose malaria in Uganda

    February 19, 2019 |

    The Verge |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Uganda

    Cases of malaria in Uganda are increasing, and early diagnoses are key to managing the situation. Piggybacking off of the idea of using paper sensors, doctors have successfully been able to use this financially savvy way of testing with 98 percent accuracy and are now looking at implementing the process in rural areas where diagnoses are most difficult.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Anti-vaxxers are back. Behavioural science could beat them

    January 24, 2019 |

    Apolitical |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Pakistan

    As a hesitance to vaccinate becomes a more prominent concern worldwide, Pakistan is experimenting with behavioral science to combat anti-vaccination mindsets. From holding conversations with healthcare workers to changing the times that clinics are open, the country has seen a significant decrease in those that refuse to be vaccinated.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • In Thailand, tracking animal health to prevent outbreaks of human disease

    January 23, 2019 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Thailand, Huay Ton Chok

    Connecting villagers to local governments and researchers is important to controlling possible disease outbreaks at their source. The One Health disease protection program, also known as PODD, uses funding from Ending Pandemics, a San Francisco nonprofit, to run an app and system through which villagers and local officials can interface with health organizations. A special app developed translates local languages and transmits information back to organizations, agencies, and researchers at local universities.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Oral Immunotherapy a breakthrough for people with food allergies

    January 21, 2019 |

    WALA-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Mobile, Alabama

    For those suffering from food allergies, everyday activities such as sporting games or public transportation can be hazardous. Still new to the market, oral immunotherapy is showing promise in helping patients with peanut allergies manage their condition through routine micro-doses of peanut protein.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Isolate & Cure: Katsina could stop spread of outbreaks with isolation centres

    January 14, 2019 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Katsina, Katsina

    In Katsina, Nigeria, the region has made significant public health strides toward infectious disease prevention and control. The country’s Centre for Disease Control, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, and Emergency Operations Centre are all leading efforts to increase immunization, inform people about prevention and treatment, and increase the infrastructure to treat outbreaks when they occur.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Fighting malaria in the remote reaches of Cambodia

    January 11, 2019 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Cambodia, Pailin

    A pilot program in western Cambodia is taking a coordinated, localized approach to decreasing cases of malaria in remote, hard to reach areas. The U.S.-funded program called the President’s Malaria Initiative operates on two levels: rapid detection and reporting as well as training and paying local residents to detect, treat, and educate their communities about the parasite. The hyper-local approach helps receive buy-in and trust from residents, who are often fearful of officials coming into their towns.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • It Takes a Mosquito to Fight a Mosquito

    January 08, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Australia, Townsville

    Australia has a major mosquito problem which has resulted in a rise of dengue cases, but adding more mosquitos to the ecosystem may be the solution. The city of Townsend has been experimenting with the release of bacteria-injected mosquitos into the area in order to directly combat the dengue-infected mosquitos. So far, this approach has seen significant positive results and is now being implemented in a variety of different ways in other parts of the world.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Does a Fifth of the Dose of the Yellow Fever Vaccine Work?

    December 16, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Netherlands, Rotterdam, South Holland

    Scientists in Rotterdam have discovered that a fifth of the yellow fever vaccination has proven to be just as effective as the full standard dose. Scientists administered the lower dose in a study, and then checked in ten years later to find that the patients still had the necessary antibodies. This solution will be effective especially in outbreak situations where supplies are short.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • In Remote Villages, Surprising New Measures Save Children With Malaria

    December 10, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Zambia

    Malaria disproportionally impacts young children and toddlers, oftentimes leaving parents in remote villages with little time to act before their child is at risk of dying. A pilot program coupled with other various efforts in Zambia aim to lessen this likelihood by utilizing stopgap medications as well as rapid diagnostic tests, and bicycle ambulances.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

Solutions In Focus

Discover curated content about themes that matter to you, exclusively from the Solutions Story Tracker. Explore collections, resources and more.


Go to All Solutions in Focus