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  • Bacterial allies make dengue fever cases dive

    November 22, 2019 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

    To combat dengue fever, cities around the world are experimenting with injecting a bacterial ally into mosquito eggs that helps prevent the virus from growing inside the insects. Although the approach is still in early stages, the pilot cities are seeing a significant reduction in dengue cases so far.

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  • Biting back: new hope in the fight against malaria

    November 11, 2019 |

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    Response Location: Ghana

    A new vaccine to prevent malaria has shown promise in clinical studies and is now being more widely distributed in Africa. Although doctors caution that it is not fail-proof, when used in conjunction with other safety measures, it has shown to reduce the risk of infection and has also reduced the rate of anemia in children.

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  • Partnership to strengthen immunisation; The Kano State model

    November 05, 2019 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Wudil

    Cold storage supply chains improve the reliability of vaccine delivery. In Nigeria’s Kano State, the establishment of zonal cold stores has increased immunization coverage. Local nodes equipped with solar powered refrigeration provide storage for vaccines, which are then delivered to supply smaller health centers in the area. The initiative came from a partnership between the Nigerian state and nonprofits, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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  • China Is Winning Some Health-Care Battles — And Losing Others

    October 05, 2019 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: China

    China has faced a multitude of issues when it comes to providing sufficient health care, but thanks governmental funding and an increased focus on maternal and child health, the country has seen a positive impact. Although not without room to improve in other sectors, so far, China has noted a significant decline in infectious diseases and an increase in those carrying health insurance.

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  • Lessons from Kaduna: improving immunisation coverage through local emergency coordination centres

    September 30, 2019 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

    Kaduna State in Nigeria hasn't seen a case of poliovirus since 2016 due to a series of approaches that aim to stop any potential spreads before they even begin. Between data monitoring, distributing tasks to increase efficiency and continuous oversight, the region has successfully increased immunization and stands as a region to learn lessons from.

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  • After a Mass Shooting, Who Cares for the Coroners?

    September 30, 2019 |

    The Trace |

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    Response Location: United States, Las Vegas, Nevada

    Following the Las Vegas mass shooting in October 2017, employees at the Clark County coroner’s office found themselves grappling with the psychological effects. The head of the department recognized this struggle and took action: bringing in counselors, offering yoga, meditation, and massages, and having staff and family parties and get-togethers. With a work culture that often emphasizes working alone, this moment allowed for people to come together and create a sense of community.

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  • Dengue fever virtually eradicated from Far North Queensland, scientists say

    September 27, 2019 |

    ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

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    Response Location: Australia, Cairns, Queensland

    To prevent the spread of dengue fever, scientists in Queensland partnered with local school children, community groups and businesses to breed and release Wolbachia bacterium. This approach which saw a "93 percent decrease in reported dengue cases" is now being implemented in 10 other countries to stop the spread of this mosquito-borne disease.

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  • The tiny kingdom fighting an epidemic

    September 26, 2019 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Bhutan

    Bhutan has committed to eliminating malaria from the country, as in on track to do so thanks in part to the Bhutanese government's consistent persistence to raise public awareness. Arming citizens with mosquito nets, spray and education, the small country has now outpaced India towards this public health goal.

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  • Fighting TB with phone calls: A project that reminded patients to take their medicine

    September 18, 2019 |

    The News Minute |

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    Response Location: India, Bengaluru

    To remind tuberculosis patients to take their medication, hospitals in India incorporated the use of mobile phones. When patients received their medication by mail, the packaging material instructed them to call a toll-free number, which allowed the healthcare providers to check back in on those that did not call.

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  • Scientists Discover New Cure for the Deadliest Strain of Tuberculosis

    August 14, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: South Africa, Sizwe, Gauteng

    Drug-resistant cases of tuberculosis have been known to be impossible to cure, but a new drug trial in South Africa has changed the outcome for many suffering from this diagnosis. Although the trial that implements a three-drug regimen over the course of several months is still fairly new to the market, it has already gained approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

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