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Moving the Sanitation Needle: On World Toilet Day, it’s time to talk about some creative, unlikely collaborations
There is perhaps no time like right now to “celebrate” World Toilet Day in India, where the new government’s efforts to crack the open defecation problem have generated a lot of incredibly promising initial commitments.
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- Health Care, Technology
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Telemedicine trend continues with new Nigerian mobile initiative
A joint telemedicine initiative between Apollo Hospitals and African telecoms company Airtel will expand access to health services for many Nigerian mobile subscribers.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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A Solution is Born: Student’s inflatable incubator design wins James Dyson Award, offers answers for developing world
A university class assignment results in a portable incubator that can be manufactured and delivered for about $400 U.S., doesn’t require electricity and includes a phototherapy light to help treat jaundice.
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- Health Care
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Africa: Combatting Health Risks and Promoting Better Hand Washing and Hygiene
Saraya Co. Ltd, a Japanese manufacturer of hygiene and sanitation products, joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with an initiative to decrease healthcare associated infections in Uganda.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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OPINION: Start a Business – Not a Social Enterprise
If do-gooder entrepreneurs and innovators aim to have a lasting impact, they should consider skipping over the strict "social" in social enterprise.
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Zombies, Colin Farrell Uncover a ‘Trillion Dollar Scandal’
Ahead of the G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, The ONE Campaign released a new video today highlighting the fact that at least a trillion dollars is siphoned out of developing and emerging countries through corrupt activity every year. We’re talking about shady natural resource deals, phantom firms, money laundering, and illegal tax evasion.
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Indian hospital shows how mobility can improve healthcare in rural areas
By using telemedicine application for mobile devices, Balabhai Nanavati Hospital is demonstrating how mobility can truly transform the way healthcare services are delivered to rural communities.
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- Health Care, Technology, Transportation
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Healthcare providers in India to spend $1.1 billion on IT in 2014: Gartner
Healthcare providers in India are expected to spend $1.1 billion on IT products and services in 2014, a 5 per cent rise over 2013.
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- Health Care
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- South Asia
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