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Chimney Sweeps Attack Deadly Pollution Crisis

After a spate of carbon monoxide deaths in 2019, Mongolia embraced a novel solution to prevent a recurrence this winter. Will it be enough?

By Nansalmaa Oyunchimeg

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Uganda
To Promote Family Planning, Priest Targets Poverty

A cleric’s pig-raising project allows parishioners in Uganda to afford maternal medical care. They also receive advice on birth control.

By Edna Namara
Zimbabwe
With No Virus Cure at Hand, Some Try Mixing Their Own

By Gamuchirai Masiyiwa
Mexico
Coronavirus Thwarts Fight Against Chagas’ Disease

The disease is among a group of neglected tropical diseases that affect millions worldwide.

By Marissa Revilla

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Africa

Coverage from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

To Promote Family Planning, Priest Targets Poverty

With No Virus Cure at Hand, Some Try Mixing Their Own

By Gamuchirai Masiyiwa

Risking Health, Women Forgo Periods to Cut Costs

By Vimbai Chinembiri

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Americas

Coverage from Haiti, Mexico and Puerto Rico

Coronavirus Thwarts Fight Against Chagas’ Disease

By Marissa Revilla

Hoping to Curb C-Sections, Midwives Fight for Relevance

By Coraly Cruz Mejías

and Ena Aguilar Peláez

Virus Prevents Cemetery Visits, Silencing a Powerful Ritual

and Aline Suárez del Real

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Asia

Coverage from Indian-administered Kashmir, Mongolia, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Chimney Sweeps Attack Deadly Pollution Crisis

By Nansalmaa Oyunchimeg

Hand-Washing Staves Off More Than the Coronavirus

By Khorloo Khukhnohoi

GPJ Journalist Puts Reporting on Hold to Fight Against Coronavirus

By Odonchimeg Batsukh

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