COVID-19 is Here for the Long-Run. Hang in There
So, COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon. Bottom line, we need to be prepared to cope with this disease for a long time.
The World in Turmoil? A matter of Perspective.
The last couple of days have been a mess on every single level. Lives have been changed to a degree where we are projecting cultural and social-economical impacts that will…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Each year, October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month across the world to help increase awareness of breast cancer risks, the value of screening and early detection, and treatment options available…
Ten Facts about Malaria
About 3.3 billion people - half of the world’s population - are at risk of malaria. Every year, this leads to about 250 million malaria cases and nearly one million…
HIV/AIDS: THE RISKS OF BREASTFEEDING
BIBI is dead; her body was found in the bushes yesterday.” Emeka, my husband had announced dispassionately after he got off the phone. “Aha… …! I responded noncommittally without a…
HIV Positive: To tell or not to tell?
To tell or not to tell- that's the penultimate question! Ok, this morning a friend wrote on my facebook wall a question which I'll summarize as : "and what do…
World Malaria Day – April 25, 2011
The theme of World Malaria Day 2011, Achieving Progress and Impact, highlights the successes of the past decade, as well as remaining challenges to achieving near zero deaths by 2015.…
50 million people lack clean water to drink in DRC
Some 90 per cent of the DRC’s rural population is dependent on groundwater and springs for drinking water An estimated 51 million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Office Weight Loss
The office environment does not generally lend itself well to helping a person lead a healthy lifestyle. Long periods spent sat down at your desk or in meetings with biscuits,…
Sexual Affairs: To Tell or Not To Tell?
How honest can we be in relationships? This is a common concern among couples striving for intimate relationships. Couples often discuss the importance of being honest and truthful within their…