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Survivors of Ebola face second ‘disease’: stigma
The doctor has beaten the odds and survived Ebola, but he still has one more problem: The stigma carried by the deadly disease. Even though he is completely healthy, people are afraid to come near him or to have anything to do with him.
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Health risk: DHO short of typhoid vaccine since 11 months
For the residents of the provincial capital, heading to roadside stalls for a cold drink or quick bite will not be such a good idea this summer, especially if they have not had a shot of the typhoid vaccine. And given the current shortage of said vaccines, most Peshawarites are probably already at risk for contracting this debilitating disease.
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With genome deciphered, experts aim to swat dreaded tsetse fly
An international team of scientists has deciphered the genetic code of the tsetse fly, the bloodsucking insect that spreads deadly African sleeping sickness, with the hope that its biological secrets can be exploited to eradicate this malady.
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OPINION: Why Giving Cash Helps Alleviate Poverty
Every year, wealthy countries spend billions of dollars to help the world’s poor, paying for cows, goats, seeds, beans, textbooks, business training, microloans, and much more. Such aid is designed to give poor people things they can’t afford or the tools and skills to earn more. Much of this aid undoubtedly works. But even when assistance programs accomplish things, they often do so in a tremendously expensive and inefficient way.
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The do’s and don’ts of agent banking
Agent banking is now a buzzword in the banking industry. Its importance is immense in paving the way for financial inclusion. But, many of us, including bankers, still do not have a clear perception of agent banking, its services, risks and responsibility and other regulatory issues.
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World Bank to Spend $8 Billion on Nigeria Over Four Years
The World Bank said it will provide Nigeria with projects worth $8 billion targeting job creation, social services and governance as part of its new country partnership strategy with Africa’s largest economy.
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ADB to propose new poverty threshold for developing Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) intends to propose a new poverty threshold for developing Asia to better reflect the state of poverty in Asia-Pacific region.
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Uber-Like Service Works Without A Smartphone And Calls You A Rickshaw
Oddjobber is bringing the gig economy to feature phones in the developing world, allowing people who do all kinds of service and manual labor to bid for work.
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- Technology
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