Health
How ambulance tricycles are saving lives in rural Ghana
Access to ambulances is severely limited in parts of Ghana, something that can be especially hazardous for pregnant women trying to get to the nearest hospital. Now, a new startup aims to transform maternal health care in the country with a unique emergency vehicle tailored to the local terrain.
Many Palestinians in Gaza have no homes left to return to
As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold, Palestinians have been making their way back to their homes in Gaza. But many of them are finding that their homes are gone. The UN estimates that 70% of the total structures in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed and that it could take decades just to clear the rubble.
Fake news? Unpacking the ‘Blue Zone’ myth in Okinawa.
For decades, Okinawa has prided itself as a hot spot for longevity. In 1999, the Japanese islands were listed as one of five “Blue Zones,” where people statistically live the longest, often into their 100s. A strong diet and emphasis on human connection were thought to be some of the biggest contributing factors. But new research suggests the entire concept of Blue Zones is a myth.
A rise in water-related conflicts around the world
The past couple of years have seen a major uptick in water-related conflicts globally. Peter Gleick of the Pacific Institute is attending World Water Week in Stockholm and speaks with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler about the role water plays in global conflict.