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StoryEARLY MARRIAGE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REFUGEES
The science against early marriage
Lebanese researchers work to prevent child marriages in Syrian refugee communities.
RegionLebanon -
StoryHEALTH VACCINES DISEASE OUTBREAKS Health systems
Ebola expert says building up health systems is best defence
Global collaboration is the key to stop infectious diseases.
RegionSouth of SaharaRepublic of CongoSierra LeoneGuineaLiberia -
StoryENVIRONMENT HEALTH ECOHEALTH Pollution WATER
Environmental pollution
Worldwide, thousands of different types of chemicals pose serious risks to human and ecosystems’ health.
RegionEcuadorIndiaMexicoPeru -
StoryENVIRONMENT HEALTH Pollution ECOHEALTH
Taking control of air pollution in Mexico city
The United Nations described Mexico City’s air as the most polluted on the planet
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StoryHEALTH ECONOMICS ECOHEALTH LOW INCOME GROUPS
Breaking the cycle of poverty in Ethiopia
Communities in the highlands of Ethiopia face what seems to be a simple problem: not enough food.
RegionEthiopiaKenyaNepalPeruUgandaCanada -
StoryHealth Natural Resources Mining ECOHEALTH
Mining, contamination, and health in Ecuador
Research leads to action to improve human health.
RegionEcuadorPeruCanada -
StoryEnvironment WATER SUPPLY
Coping with water crisis in Cuba
Cuba’s economic decline has led to a slow but steady deterioration of water supplies and sanitation services.
RegionCubaBangladeshChileCosta RicaNigeriaCanadaSouth Africa -
StoryHEALTH ECOHEALTH
Exploring eco-health in China and Southeast Asia
An international research team aims to protect human health and the environment by improving agricultural practices in four Asian countries.
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StoryHEALTH TOBACCO CONTROL TOBACCO
Smoking: Africa fights back
Determined to prevent disaster, Senegal is taking the lead in the war against tobacco.
RegionSenegal