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How mindful movement can lead to a revolution of rest

Steven Cavazos, Robert Samarron

December 06, 2022 |

ClickOnDetroit |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

For sleep-deprived people, incorporating yoga into their daily routine can help them relax their body and mind to improve their sleep.

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What If Donated Food Was Delightful?

Michaela Haas

November 29, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Dion’s Chicago Dream addresses food insecurity through a community fridge filled with fresh produce and weekly home deliveries of fresh, healthy foods.

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Community Sensitization Keeping Yellow Fever at Bay in Uganda

Namiganda Jael

November 26, 2022 |

Metro FM 90.8 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Kasese

In response to an outbreak of yellow fever, the Ugandan government launched an awareness campaign through media, door-to-door outreach, drama performances, and community health workers. The country also introduced a free vaccination program for babies between nine and twelve months old, which distributed vaccines to about 150 babies in one state within its first several weeks.

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Livestock insurance Keeping Livestock Farmers Afloat in Rwanda after Rift Valley Fever

Francine Andrew

November 25, 2022 |

AnFezaA |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Rwanda, Eastern Province

Rwanda has a unique program that allows farmers to insure their livestock, such as dairy cows, productive pork, and chickens, against Rift Valley Fever. When animals die of the disease, farmers are compensated at a rate of 5.5 percent of the animal's value.

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Kenyans turn to tradition to fight rising heat

Kagondu David Njagi

November 24, 2022 |

Context |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Katilu

Kenyans are trading iron for grass, palm fronds, and water reeds to build roofs that keep their homes cooler during extreme heat waves.

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What should I do about PFAS in my water?

Bennet Goldstein

November 21, 2022 |

Wisconsin Watch |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Wisconsin

Filtration systems can be installed in homes to remove PFAS from the water. Homeowners with contaminated water can use filtration methods like granular activated carbon, ion exchange resins, and reverse osmosis to essentially catch the particles while the water goes by.

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Why Paid Sick Leave Is Good For Workers, Employers, and the Economy

Peter Hull

November 18, 2022 |

NBCLX |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States

Research shows workers who receive paid sick leave are more likely to stay home when sick, thus limiting the spread of illness.

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Rift Valley Fever Surveillance

Olivia Namaloba

November 11, 2022 |

UBC News |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Uganda

Heath care workers and Ugandan officials are containing Rift Valley Fever through heightened surveillance by a team that monitors and reports all potential cases. They also made symptoms clear to the public so they, too, can report potential cases.

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Healthcare professionals help increase voter registration through outreach

Callan Gray

November 04, 2022 |

KSTP-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Minnesota

Through the Vot-ER program, doctors, nurses, and other health care staff speak to their patients about registering to vote and provide important election information, even wearing badges with QR codes that patients can scan to access online voting resources. Since 2020, the initiative has helped more than 66,000 people register to vote or request a mail-in ballot, and more than 500 hospitals, clinics, and centers have participated.

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What has happened since Wales' 'Strongbow Tax' was brought in

Will Hayward

November 04, 2022 |

Wales Online |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Wales

In March 2020 Wales introduced a new minimum price for alcohol policy in an effort to cut down excessive drinking. Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol sales dropped by 8.6% and six months after the new pricing was introduced, one in 10 said they have been drinking less as a result.

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