


What Happens When A Whole Country Goes Anti-Vax
In Samoa, nurse Andrea Chapman fights to get vaccines to a population decimated by measles.

The Future Of Health Care Tech In Africa
Chronic illness and disability are on the rise in Africa. Luckily, so are clever African entrepreneurs, who are hacking the local health care system in revolutionary ways.

Paralyzed From Polio, A Cyclist Rides
His parents once thought he would never be able to walk. Now, Paralympian Alem Mumuni rides to show there's nothing the disabled can't do, given the proper chances.

The Condom Woman of the Cape Coast
In Ghana, where HIV/AIDs is on the increase and sex education focuses on abstinence, one 59-year-old woman walks the beaches, dancing and using props to get people interested in safe sex.

In Sierra Leone, the Survivors of Ebola Fight Its Ghost
When he caught Ebola, Yusuf Kabba thought he was dead. Now, he fights the stigma and challenges that Ebola left behind.

The Tour Guide Making Ghana Accessible To People With Disabilities
Entrepreneur Joseph Asameni Obiri says that by making Ghana more accessible to people with disabilities, he can help make the entire country richer and friendlier.
Traveling To Find A Place To Belong
Born with cerebral palsy, Turkish globetrotter Esin Merdan travels to find a country where her disability will truly be accepted.

Ghana’s Purple People
In Ghana, where mental health issues are widely misunderstood, a homespun support group helps people suffering from anxiety and depression.

Blind Rhythm And The Battle Rapper
After malpractice took his vision away, Kennedy Ayikwao regained his confidence rapping in the streets of Ghana.
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