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How France Overcame Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

Nick Kostov

September 27, 2021 |

Wall Street Journal |

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Response Location: France

A mixture of mandates and incentives helped France overcome vaccine hesitancy and encouraged millions to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The government campaign was so successful that some of the restrictions – like the requirement to show a health pass with vaccine status or recent test results before entering public spaces, like a restaurant or train- might soon be eased. Other mandates included requiring masks at primary schools and vaccination for health care workers, with those refusing to face suspension. The health pass requirement is credited with avoiding mass shutdowns again as the delta variant spreads.

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How Nigerian Sign Language Interpreters Help Children Dispel Fear Of Coronavirus

Ismail Abdulaziz Magdalene Offiong Ukuedojor Yusuf Ummul Idris Attah

September 22, 2021 |

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) |

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Response Location: Nigeria

A team of sign language interpreters across Nigeria translated into indigenous Nigerian sign language, the internationally acclaimed book “My Hero is You” which helps children, their parents and caregivers understand and answer questions about the coronavirus. With the signing of this book into an indigenous Nigerian sign language, deaf signers can now reach out to their communities. They teach them in the sign language they understand, using local words to explain how the virus came to be and how to prevent its spread and protect their communities.

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How Delta Air Lines mandated employee vaccinations without losing workers

Courtney Vinopal

September 14, 2021 |

Quartz |

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Response Location: United States

To increase the number of employees getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Delta Air Lines announced that the company would charge employees for their healthcare plans if they were not vaccinated. Many businesses have used incentives to encourage their employees to get the vaccine, which can be positive rewards or, as in this case, the threat of a potential penalty. Within two weeks of the announcement, 20% of Delta’s remaining unvaccinated employees received their shots and no employees have resigned as a result of the new policy.

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Rwanda Strives To Stamp Out Killer Malaria Using Drones

Aimable Twahirwa

September 14, 2021 |

Rwanda Dispatch |

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Response Location: Rwanda, Kigali

A pilot program is using drones to spray anti-Malaria pesticides in high-incidence regions. The spraying drones have a 10-liter on-board tank that holds a biological insecticide, which uses bacteria that impacts larval stages of certain insects, including mosquitoes. The operator flown drone has a battery powered spray pump that releases the spray and the downward thrust of the propellers pushes it to the ground. The fixed-wing drone takes off vertically and flies horizontally for 50 minutes and 80 miles. Estimates show a drastic decline of malaria cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the sprayed areas.

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Rwanda Saving Mothers' Lives With An SMS

James Rwema

September 14, 2021 |

Rwanda Dispatch |

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Response Location: Rwanda

The RapidSMS program provides mobile phones to connect pregnant women, community health workers (CHWs), ambulances, and hospitals. CHWs enter data into phones to track all pregnant women, monitor prenatal care, and identify women at risk of complications. The free platform also allows pregnant women to send a text message to their CHW, who can alert an ambulance to be dispatched to even the most remote regions and give hospitals advanced notice of the women’s arrival. The system has been so effective in improving health outcomes that the government is looking to use it for other medical issues like malaria.

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Not the 'Devil's work': Reversing Club Foot Deformities in Children

Innocent Eteng

September 13, 2021 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria

Miraclefeet is a U.S. based nonprofit that provides free clubfoot treatment in 29 countries, including 15 in Africa. Following Ponseti, a nonsurgical treatment plan, caregivers gently manipulate a child’s feet by stretching them into the correct position and using plaster of Paris to cast the foot in that position. After 5-8 weeks, children wear braces for 23 hours every day for the first three months, then only while sleeping for 3-5 years, in order to maintain the correction. The brace is made up of a special shoe that is clipped to a bar. The treatment is less expensive and 98% effective when done early.

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How one town put politics aside to save itself from fire

Nathanael Johnson

September 01, 2021 |

Grist |

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Response Location: United States, Ashland, Oregon

The Ashland Watershed Protection Project is a collaboration between the community, the Forest Service, and environmental activists. The community leads the process, with input from local Native American leaders, to clear brush and cut down trees for fire maintenance while minimizing forest destruction and preventing logging companies from profiting. Instead, a is in charge of determining which areas, trees, and brush should be cleared for fire safety.

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Colorado's Harvest Farm Battles Addiction and Homelessness in Unexpected Ways

Daliah Singer

September 01, 2021 |

5280 - The Denver Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Wellington, Colorado

Harvest Farm is an experiential recovery program that helps men experiencing homelessness and struggling with substance abuse achieve sobriety and become self-sufficient with stable work and housing. The program is free and a minimum of 6 months. The men toil on the farm and have access to case managers, addiction support groups, life and career development classes, and counseling. In the last phase of treatment, many hold jobs off of the farm, which provides added support through the post-graduation transition. A year after graduating, 70% of participants maintain housing and sobriety.

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Masking opportunities amid ravaging COVID-19

Njeri Murigi

September 01, 2021 |

Sayansi Magazine |

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Response Location: Kenya

Compassion International Organization trained over 100 women so that they have the skills and equipment to produce masks for the coronavirus pandemic. The first contract was for 900,000 masks, and women were provided with all materials, including sewing machines, and a workshop where they can work. The women, most of whom struggled to make a living because of COVID-19, earned money for each mask they produced. Their enterprises have improved the economies of local communities.

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From 30 Million Cases to Zero

David Byrne

August 27, 2021 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: China

China’s path to officially eliminating malaria began in the 1950s when a scientist in a government-funded program discovered the ancient Chinese herb Wormwood had been used to treat symptoms for centuries and went on to make the world’s top treatment. Effective coordination across many agencies, treating stagnant water, and widespread use of insecticide nets also limited cases. Today China uses the “1-3-7” method where local agencies are told of any likely case within one day, the case is confirmed within three days, and measures are taken to treat the patient and prevent further spread within seven days.

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