As of March 29, 2023, the World Health Organization declared the country of Azerbaijan malaria-free. This result comes after a century of efforts to eradicate the disease from the nation using a range of methods and policies. Azerbaijan joins 41 other countries that have eliminated malaria. The elimination of malaria in Azerbaijan can be used Read more…
Start Up Tackles Maternal Mortality in Uganda
Almost half of all maternal deaths during childbirth in Uganda could be prevented through antenatal ultrasound scans. Scans are not readily available due to low availability of traditional ultrasound machines and inaccessibility of ultrasound clinics. However, a startup is helping to turn the tide when it comes to maternal mortality in Uganda. The Issue: Maternal Read more…
Diseases Impacting South Africa
According to the World Bank, in South Africa, based on the upper-middle-income country poverty line, the poverty rate stood at about 63% in 2022. High poverty rates lead to poor living conditions and a lack of access to quality health care services and treatments. This results in a high burden of disease. Among the most common Read more…
Home: A Foundation For Business
Bringing Skills From Syria To Jordan Manar lives in Jordan with her husband and two daughters. She is a Syrian refugee and a mother with big dreams. Manar dreams of having her own small business to support her family side-by-side with her husband. As a skilled embroiderer, she creates pieces of decorative art with colourful Read more…
Using UV Light Treatment for Neonatal Jaundice in Low-Resource Settings
Neonatal Jaundice is a common problem in newborns and it can have life-threatening complications. Traditional treatment is difficult in low-resource settings, as it requires access to a stable source of electrical power for prolonged periods. What Is Neonatal Jaundice and How Is It Treated? A build-up of a substance called bilirubin in the blood Read more…
Fighting For Equality In Nepal
Discrimination in Rural Areas of Nepal Radhika Rana and her family have been branded “The Untouchables of the Untouchables” by everyone they know in the Badi Community, ever since Radhika can remember. This cruelty stemmed from caste-based discrimination that looked down on people based on superficial traits such as skin tone. Despite the caste-based system Read more…
Digital Innovation in the Philippines
Internet usage in the Philippines has tripled since 2010, with 73 million users as of 2020. Filipinos reportedly spend almost 10 hours daily surfing the internet and using social media. The Digital Economy has shown significant growth since 2018, and there is still potential for further development. In 2020, when COVID-19 hit the Philippines, it Read more…
How Foreign Aid Is Helping Ukraine
Ukraine has been suffering since Feb. 24, 2022, due to Vladimir Putin’s attack. Despite the ongoing conflict, it can be seen how foreign aid is helping Ukraine, with record-breaking support from all over the world. Humanitarian Aid There was a 13.1% increase in Official Development Assistance (ODA) following the Ukraine attack, as developed countries began Read more…
Addressing Homelessness in South Africa
Rates of poverty in South Africa are high; the estimated percentage of the population living under the poverty threshold of $3.20 a day is 37.12% in 2022. According to the U.N. Sustainable Development Report, in South Africa, significant challenges remain in moving toward zero poverty and the country is regressing in its quest to reduce Read more…
SCOPE Cards for Success
In 2016, the World Food Programme (WFP) introduced SCOPE, a digital platform that manages beneficiary information and transfer, to provide “personalized and helpful assistance” to the recipients of their aid. The platform uses blue digital cards known as SCOPE cards to tackle poverty and hunger through improved resource distribution. How the Cards Work To receive Read more…
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