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Bangladesh Introduces Cash Incentive for Poor Pregnant Women and Children
Bangladesh has introduced cash incentives for poor pregnant women and under-5 children in some selected districts to lure them into facilities for health and growth check-ups.
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This Poo Powder Aims to Help India’s Diarrhea Problem
An organic mixture made of coconut, rice and lemons is under development to help limit the spread of diseases associated with open defecation and diarrhea in a country where more than half of the 1.2 billion population relieve themselves outside.
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On the Path to End Tuberculosis: How Social Franchising Can Effectively Engage Private Practitioners
Over the past 20 years, that rallying cry has gone from fantasy to imperative. Since the advent of the World Health Organization’s directly observed treatment strategy in 1995, more than 61 million people have been successfully treated for tuberculosis, and new TB cases and TB-related deaths are on the decline. Furthermore, countries have achieved the Millennium Development Goal of halting and reversing the TB epidemic by 2015. Thus, today, we have important successes to celebrate. Ending TB is within reach.
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Indian Doctors Find Success in Tackling the ‘Invisible Burden’ of Tuberculosis
When Indian street-food seller Kumar Pal first began treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis two years ago, he quickly spiraled into depression and gave up hope of living.
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Viewpoint: Be Bold: How Gavi Will Immunise Another 300 Million Children
A challenge stands before us: ensuring immunisation of the world’s poorest children. If we, as global citizens can meet it, we will help protect the lives of millions in places too poor to afford vaccines.
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South Africa Taps Emocha for Tuberculosis-Fighting Mobile Apps
Johns Hopkins-affiliated health IT startup emocha is marking World TB Day with the launch of a new system in South Africa.
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New Drugs Still Out of Reach for Most in India, World Tuberculosis Hotspot
The case of a Mumbai tailor cured of an extremely resistant form of tuberculosis this week has revived debate over a new drug to which the Indian government has limited access, prompting calls for change.
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Michael Bloomberg Backs Project to Collect Foreign Health Data
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is backing a new project that will collect basic health data for countries in Africa, southeast Asia, and Latin America.
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