The Happy Pod: The simple plastic sheet saving lives

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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 has 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. Presenter: Holly Gibbs Music: Iona Hampson (Photo: Dr Hadiza Galdanci holding a birth drape. Credit: Nelson Owoicho/Gates Foundation)