Two cent hero. Riding for health. Can anyone save Botswana? Polio warriors. Water man of Uganda. Stalking a killer. Beyond the end of the road. Miracle in Bangladesh.
Notes:
"Produced in association with John Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health." Special features: PDF files of dispatches from experts in the field & activities for exploring global health issues via the Rx for Survival web site.
Contents:
Two cent hero / produced by Tabitha Jackson and Mike Beckham -- Riding for health / written & directed, produced by Gail Willumsen -- Can anyone save Botswana? / written, produced & directed by Rob Whittlesey -- Polio warriors / written, produced & directed by Mike Beckham -- Water man of Uganda / produced by Tabitha Jackson and Mike Beckham -- Stalking a killer / written, produced & directed by Sarah Holt -- Beyond the end of the road / written, produced & directed by Sarah Holt -- Miracle in Bangladesh / written & directed by Gail Willumsen ; produced by Gail Willumsen, Jill Shinefield.
Summary:
This two-hour special tells the real-life stories of unsung champions who protect people worldwide from the ravages of disease. Using highlights from the acclaimed six-hour Rx for Survival-a global health challenge series, this unique program takes viewers inside the stirring campaigns that have saved countless lives and renewed hope for poor communities around the world.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.