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Eye Health Check in Tigray: What We Found After Treatments

December 27, 2024

In 2013, health workers in Ethiopia's Tigray region started a big task: they wanted to see how well their treatments for trachoma were working. Trachoma is an eye disease that can lead to blindness if not treated. They did this by checking lots of people in 31 different areas, or "woredas", for sign

health

Parents' Views on Vaccinating Girls Against HPV in Jimma Town

December 27, 2024

Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common virus spread through sexual contact, and it's a major cause of cervical cancer. In Ethiopia, HPV is quite common, but not many people are getting the HPV vaccine. This study looked into how many parents in Jimma Town are willing to vaccinate their daughters

health

Understanding Death: Muslim Views on Postmortem Child Sampling

December 27, 2024

Ever wondered how scientists study child deaths? One method is Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS), which helps understand the causes of child mortality. This process is used in countries with high child death rates, like Ethiopia. But guess what? In many places, people worry if this method go

politics

Why Did An Azerbaijani Plane Crash in Kazakhstan?

December 27, 2024

On December 12th, an Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan during an attempted landing. Out of the 67 people onboard, 38 lost their lives. The plane, an Embraer 190 operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was headed from Baku to Grozny, Russia. Experts suggest that Russian air defense systems might ha

health

Understanding Ethiopian Pregnant Women's Views on Traditional Birth Attendants

December 24, 2024

In Ethiopia, the use of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) for childbirth is still widespread. This is despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation that all births should be attended by skilled professionals. The reason? Many communities and pregnant women prefer TBAs. This preferen

health

Brain Cleanup: How Drugs Play with Our Inner Garbage Trucks

December 24, 2024

Ever thought of your brain as a bustling city with tiny garbage trucks inside? These are actually macroautophagy, the process our brain cells use to clean themselves. It's crucial for keeping our brains in tip-top shape. But drugs like cocaine, meth, opiates, or alcohol can give it a run for its mon

crime

Remembering Rubi: A Teenager’s Life Cut Short

December 22, 2024

Teenager Rubi Patricia Vergara, a student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, sadly lost her life in a tragic shooting incident on Monday. She was just 14 years old. A fellow student, 15-year-old Natalie "Samantha" Rupnow, was the shooter, and she also took her own life at the s

health

Vaccine Fairness: Seeing the Whole Picture in Ethiopia

December 22, 2024

Fair access to COVID-19 vaccines is crucial, but we don't know much about the situation in Ethiopia. A recent study aims to change that by exploring how different social and geographical factors influence vaccine uptake there. Let's zoom in on what's happening. In Ethiopia, it's not just about havi

education

Valparaiso Schools Ready for 2025 with a $101 Million Budget

December 20, 2024

Valparaiso Community Schools are gearing up for the new year with a substantial budget of nearly $101 million. Superintendent Jim McCall and Chief Finance Officer Jim Holifield have secured this budget, which includes a 3. 1% raise for both teachers and administrators. The budget, passed unanimously

opinion

Neighbors Across Borders: A Story of Compassion and Resettlement

December 20, 2024

In the heart of Minnesota, Tina Rexing, a business owner with strong conservative views, is unexpectedly helping refugees from Ukraine. She's not doing it to make a political statement, but because she believes in giving a hand to those in need. Along with thousands of Americans, she's supporting re