5 Companies Fighting Period Poverty
SEATTLE — Eight hundred million women menstruate every day. More than half of the world’s…
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The Butterfly IQ: Portable Ultrasound Machines for Remote Areas
SEATTLE — In rural African villages, proper health care of any kind can be next…
Beijing Smog Prompts New Concerns
BEIJING, China — A recent report indicated that preliminary examination of bacteria in Chinese smog might…
Period Poverty in Angola
SEATTLE, Washington — The Republic of Angola is a large country in Central Africa with…
Mitigating the Effect of Anti-Vaxxers on Global Health
SEATTLE, Washington — The effect of anti-vaxxers on global health is gaining increased notoriety. The…
Cabo Verde Is Working to End HIV Infections in Infants
SEATTLE, Washington — In Western and Central Africa, HIV infections in infants and adolescents are…
The Promotion of Mental Health Awareness in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — After the Khmer Rouge Genocide that wiped out nearly a quarter…
Combating Infectious Diseases in Sierra Leone
FREETOWN — Sierra Leone, a West African country bordered by Guinea, Liberia and the Atlantic…
Prevalence of Breast Cancer in Developing Countries
SEATTLE — Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women worldwide, affecting…
A Status Update on Tuberculosis in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand — The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified Thailand as one of 22…