Global Health

Violent Conflict In The Congo Is Hampering Efforts To Fight Ebola Outbreak

9:04pm November 16, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Janet Diaz of the World Health Organization's Health Emergencies Programme about her work treating Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Sleeping Sickness Can Drive You Mad. But Treatment Is Now Easier Than Ever

6:03pm November 16, 2018

by Maanvi Singh

The disease is hard to diagnose. And stage 2 patients have faced a week of infusions that can cause additional suffering. Now there's a new option.

Health workers help an unconfirmed Ebola patient into her bed inside a treatment center in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Health & Safety

There's Growing Fear The Ebola Outbreak In Congo Could Get Much Worse

2:41pm November 15, 2018

by Nurith Aizenman

It's already the biggest outbreak in Congo's history. And Dr. Pierre Rollin of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says by many measures it's as if they're stuck at square one.

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A malnourished child receives medical treatment in Sanaa, Yemen.

Why A 'War On Children' In Yemen Could Get Worse

10:14am November 15, 2018

by Michaeleen Doucleff

That's what a UNICEF official calls the conflict. And escalating violence in a key port city is jeopardizing aid to hundreds of thousands of starving children.

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It's Feared Congo's Ebola Outbreak Will Get Even Worse

5:37am November 15, 2018

by Nurith Aizenman

Global health experts warn the Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of the Congo could soon enter a new phase. Ongoing conflict there prevents health workers from wiping out the disease.

The circles on the map pinpoint the location of thousands of Chinese-funded development projects. The bigger the circle, the bigger the investment. The largest circles represent projects in the multibillion-dollar range.

China's Building Spree In Poor Nations: Does It Really Help The Local Economy?

3:39pm November 13, 2018

by Joanne Lu

There are a lot of state secrets when it comes to the billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals and more. Satellite images of night lights may offer some insights into their value.

Health & Safety

Can A Woman's Rising Social Status Bring Down Rates Of Domestic Violence?

12:58pm November 12, 2018

by Melody Schreiber

Two new studies offer unexpected insights — and solutions — into the problem of spousal abuse.

Deaths From Gun Violence: How The U.S. Compares With The Rest Of The World

6:18pm November 09, 2018

by Nurith Aizenman

A new report says the U.S. has the 28th-highest rate in the world: 4.43 deaths due to gun violence per 100,000 people in 2017. By contrast, Bangladesh saw 0.07 deaths per 100,000 people.

Bill Gates, co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, gestures to a jar of human feces as he speaks at the Reinvented Toilet Expo in Beijing on November 6.

Why Did Bill Gates Give A Talk With A Jar Of Human Poop By His Side?

1:52pm November 09, 2018

by Katrina Yu

Since 2011, the tech mogul has poured $200 million into developing new and improved toilets. At his Reinvented Toilet Expo in Beijing, the innovations were showcased for the first time.

Sister Bertha Lopez Chaves applies anti-inflammatory eyedrops to a migrant at a stadium in Mexico City where the caravan is resting. Her order is one of roughly 50 groups giving aid to the migrants in the Mexican capital. "We're just trying to deal with t

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Health Care For The Migrant Caravan: Flu, Blisters But Definitely Not Smallpox

6:06pm November 08, 2018

by James Fredrick

At a rest stop in Mexico City, adults are treated for respiratory and stomach bugs. Their feet are in bad shape. There's anxiety and fear among adults and children. But ... definitely no smallpox.