A Dangerous Twist To The Latest Ebola Outbreak
How do you reach patients in a conflict zone? Health workers are coming up with creative strategies in a violent zone of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Global Health
Violent Ebola Zone Calls For Creative Strategies
There's another Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — in a part of the country racked by violent conflict. So how do you get help to people in areas too dangerous to visit?
Whatever Happened To ... The Car Mechanic Who Invented A Device To Pop Out A Baby?
Jorge Odon became a world celebrity — and the subject of a 'Jeopardy' question even — with his invention. But it hasn't made it to market yet. What's the timeline?
Refugees Say Yes To The Rental Wedding Dress
On a dusty street in Jordan's largest camp for Syrian refugees, there are some unexpected businesses.
To Satisfy Bloodthirsty Lab Mosquitoes, Give 'Em The Fake Stuff
Feeding mosquitoes artificial blood could help get them ready to go out in the world and stanch the flow of disease — and reduce the need for animal blood
Long Before Facebook, The KGB Spread Fake News About AIDS
In the 1980s, the Soviet Union and allies participated in a widespread disinformation campaign: disseminating the theory that HIV, which causes AIDS, had been manufactured by the United States.
How Social Media Came To The Rescue After Kerala's Floods
Volunteers are using Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp to find out what people need and give them vital information on how to survive.
Survivor Of Acid Attack Helps Bring Change To Nepal's Criminal Code
In the past, survivors of acid and burn assaults could not get immediate compensation for treatment. The criminal code now addresses that issue — and sets stiffer penalties for perpetrators.
VIDEO: The 7 Dwarfs Whistle While They Work To Fight Malaria
There are two animated anti-malarial videos out there — a new one from the "Wallace and Gromit" team and a 1943 Disney cartoon that put the seven dwarfs under bed nets.
Congo Faces Another Ebola Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing an Ebola outbreak. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr. Joseph Fair of the International Medical Corps, who is currently in the DRC.