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World Service,27 Jan 2003,28 mins

A Simple Solution For Cholera?

Everywoman

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Scientists from the University of Maryland in the US have discovered that a simple sari can be used to strain out cholera. This project has been trialled in Bangladesh, and the scientists explain the theory to the programme. Also on the programme: Is the ancient British warrior queen Boudicca a role model for the modern woman? Plus, why football stadia in Iran are opening their gates to women.

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