So Here's What You Shouldn't Do When Trying To Revive A Newborn
I figured I'd slap the baby's bottom. Wrong! Luckily I got a lesson from trainers who teach birth attendants in the developing world.
Africa
This Politician's Philosophy: No Perks For You
John Magufuli, the new president of Tanzania, aims to cut over-the-top government spending and improve services. Opponents hope he fizzles out.
What Hashtagged In 2015? Periods, Refugees And Nigerians At Hogwarts
If it didn't hashtag, did it really happen? We look back on the trendiest hashtags in global development in 2015.
Now That He's A Dad, Tanzanian Doctor Is An Advocate Of Prudent Panic
Pediatrician Namala Mkopi shares his new insights into the art of parenting and doctoring. He also tells NPR why people need to pay more attention to a disease no one likes to talk about: diarrhea.
Author Profiles The 'Traumatized People' Living In The World's Largest Refugee Camp
Founded in 1991 as a temporary shelter for Somalis, the Dadaab complex in Kenya now houses nearly half a million refugees. Ben Rawlence profiles nine of its residents in his new book, City of Thorns.
Global Health Forecast For 2016: Which Diseases Will Rise ... Or Fall?
What will be the big stories of 2016? Four experts offer their best guesses. They worry about Zika virus and malaria. But not all their predictions are downers.
How Uganda Came To Earn High Marks For Quality Of Death
It took a British doc, a simple recipe for liquid morphine and a lot of re-education.
You've Heard Of The Nae Nae. But What About Na Goore?
Viral videos come from every corner of the planet. Here's a look at some of the year's most popular YouTube videos from the developing world.
Blind Masseur Helps Relieve Tension In War-Torn South Sudan
War-torn South Sudan's capital, Juba, isn't the first place you might think of when someone says "Japanese-style massage." Think again.
What Happens When A Disaster Unfolds In Slow Motion
Ethiopia is grappling with an epic drought that could lead to famine. Here's why the world isn't stepping up.