Two-sentence explanation: Two WSU students are working on developing a device, called SafeShot, to sanitize needles. This could be used to reduce the rates of infection from contaminated needles in regions of the world where reuse of needles is common.
Evidence: According to the World Health Organization, nearly half of all injections every year are given with dirty needles. This results in millions of deaths globally.
Why now: The team, under the company name Engage, is competing in the UW's Health Innovation Challenge just before the story is to be posted. The prize for winning the competition is $10,000.
Interviews: Emily Willard and Katy Brandenstein, the members of Engage, and an advisor.
Format and Length: Text with photo
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