developing nations
The World Bank Sold Bonds to Help Poor Countries Contain Pandemics. But They’ve Never Been Paid Out.
The fine print on the pandemic bonds says there's a 12-week waiting period, and by then the $196 million may be too little, too late.
Flying Eye Hospital
We talk about an airplane traveling across the globe to help train ophthalmologists and treat patients on this episode of 'The VICE Guide to Right Now Podcast.'
Climate Change Has Turned Bolivia’s Glaciers Into Time Bombs
A new study suggests that Bolivia’s glacial lakes, made worse by climate change, are a serious risk to human life.
How to Make a Hardware Store Drill Into a Surgical Tool
This attachment turns your everyday drill into a surgical tool.
This 3D-Printed Stethoscope Costs $5, Outperforms $200 Competitors
Tarek Loubani, an emergency room doctor in Gaza, wants to apply the principles of open source software development to out-of-patent medical devices.
The UN’s Unpaid Internships Are Screwing Young People From the Developing World
The case of an intern who was forced to live in a tent in Geneva has brought renewed criticism that the UN is effectively limiting its internship program to the global elite.
Why World Toilet Day Matters
Six stories that show how toilet tech can help improve the health of billions of people.