Whatever Happened To ... The Surgeon Who Couldn't Count On Electricity?
His goal: to perform surgery. The problem: power outages and finicky machines. We check back in with a doctor in Ghana.
Global Health
Whatever Happened To ... Those Farmers Who Needed Shoes?
It was a mystery: How did farmers in Uganda contract a nightmare illness? A researcher found the answer. What's the best way to help them?
The Loopholes That Allow Child Marriage In The U.S.
A new report provides a state-by-state catalog of laws regarding child marriage. The goal: spur policymakers to put in place more "meaningful safeguards."
Epic Floods — Not Just In Texas — Are A Challenge For Aid Groups
Two weeks before Hurricane Harvey struck, monsoon rains swamped Bangladesh, India and Nepal. Aid groups are struggling to deal with both disasters.
The Lament Of The Boko Haram 'Brides'
They're a forgotten group — abducted as teens, forced to marry a Boko Haram member and often bearing a child — now free from captivity, but not truly free.
What's Making These Dogs In Mumbai Turn Blue?
Five dogs with this unusual hue were found in an industrial area of Mumbai. The hunt for its cause revealed a much bigger problem.
A Day Camp That Teaches Kids In The U.S. About Female Genital Mutilation
There's a nature walk, a drum performance, a picnic lunch — and speakers who tell the youngsters about the harm caused by the practice.
Is The Secret To A Healthier Microbiome Hidden In The Hadza Diet?
Some species of bacteria in our intestines are disappearing. Can we reverse the microbial die-off? The food eaten by Tanzania's Hadza tribe could hold the answer.
Tanzania Gears Up To Become A Nation Of Medical Drones
Drones have delivered everything from pizza to condoms to hot dogs. In Tanzania, they have a bold new mission.
Global Problems Aid Groups Should Prepare For, If They Want To Survive
Relief organizations can barely cope with today's famine and refugee crises. Are they ready for the next era of humanitarian emergencies?