Sometimes people definitely come up with a better use for an old piece of equipment.

Alright, don't get too excited. The October issue of the New Scientist write about a great new opportunity for infertile couples in the continent.

Entries from 2008’s World AIDS Day poster contest will be on display as an international exhibition, “Celebrate Life”, sponsored by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Winning entries represent original artwork from five continents and send a powerful message about youth awareness and engagement in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Someone at a conference recently alerted me to this approach to compliance. Those are some tiny chips! Microchipped BP Pills Remind Patients to Take Their MedsShared via AddThis

In recognition of World Contraception Day on September 26, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and individuals will call on their respective communities to celebrate progress made, and take action to ensure the 201 million women with an unmet need for contraceptives and condoms will receive reproductive health commodities and services. 

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the launch of its new Water Finance Website at World Water Week in Stockholm on August 19. The website is designed to improve the financing of water sanitation and hygiene (WSH) services in developing countries.

Congratulations to mPedigree, entrant in USAID's Development 2.0 Challenge, and 2009 Tech Laureate, as announced by the Tech Awards today! Tech Awards reports that this year's 15 laureates were selected from among 650 nominations representing 66 countries.