The Happy Pod: The simple plastic sheet saving lives

快乐舱:简单塑料片拯救生命

Global News Podcast

2026-05-31

26 分钟
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Researchers say a simple sheet of plastic is helping to prevent women dying after childbirth. The drape measures blood loss, which allows doctors to provide faster treatment. It's been successful in Nigeria, and now the health professionals want it used across the globe. Plus, meet Joy and Diane who have been friends for 60 years. It all started with one letter when they were 12 years old and they have been pen pals ever since. Also, the fishing group helping people with breast cancer. The woman trying to save endangered Indian Skimmer water birds. The rare rainforest that is being restored in Northern Ireland over the next 100 years, and the homes in Australia which are being adapted to help people with ADHD. Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world. Presenter: Holly Gibbs. Music composed by Iona Hampson Picture credit: Gates Foundation/Nelson Owoicho
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  • This is the Happy Pod from the BBC World Service.

  • I'm Holly Gibbs, and in this edition...

  • I haven't seen any intervention that is saving women as much.

  • So it's amazing.

  • The simple plastic sheet that is saving the lives of thousands of women after childbirth.

  • Also, the friendship spanning six decades and thousands of kilometres.

  • Well, she's just a very special person in my life.