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The World of Neglected Diseases and One Woman Making a Difference: Dr Swapna Johnson

A terrible, disfiguring and often deadly disease ravages across continents and populations but the world hardly notices because it afflicts the poor and drug companies can’t profit. Welcome to neglected diseases! Listen to the work Dr Swapna Johnson is doing to turn things around and share in her daily joy at seeing the hand of God at work in science.

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Simple Hygiene Practices Saving Lives in Africa: Rosie Wheen WaterAid Australia

Image: Courtesy of WaterAid Australia

Over 650 million people live without safe drinking water. One in three of the world’s population, 2.4 billion people, don’t have access to adequate sanitation. Rosie Wheen, Chief Executive of WaterAid Australia, has many statistics to hand but listen for the amazing fact she shares about Africa.

The Abortion Issue: A Woman’s Right To Choose?

Abortion debates are often framed around arguments on women’s rights. On Open House we discussed the issue and found that women are vulnerable and uncertain when they have an unwanted or unexpected pregnancy. We spoke with Linda Smyth from Sara’s Place & Leanne who gives her first-hand perspective on the issue.

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