At least one in seven children in sub-Saharan Africa experiences significant psychological hardship. As the world marks World Mental Health Day, UNICEF and WHO shine a light on the need for increased investment and access to mental health prevention and response services on the continent. Children and adolescents are always at risk of developing mental […]
Margaret was engulfed by depression and overwhelmed by stigma. With little motivation for life as she struggled to adjust to living with HIV while pregnant, she contemplated death. “I could lock myself in the house every day. I wanted to kill my child and kill myself because I thought I was no longer useful in
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Seplat Energy begins supply of power to Oben Cottage Hospital from the gas plant Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian and London stock exchanges, has commissioned the project for power supply to Oben Cottage Hospital from its Oben gas facility at Oben Orhionmwon Local Government Area
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Three Syrian workers in Beirut port, Friday, inhaled poisonous gas emitted by cattle feed on board of livestock carrier FM SPIRIDON, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Feed was soaked by seawater, which entered the compartment through porthole after the ship developed a list, and that triggered gas emission. “2 workers lost consciousness, but Civil Defense
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Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health continues to provide their scholarship of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master degree in both Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes for 628 doctors from more than 42 African, Asian and Latin American countries. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA
JUST IN: Make use of our laboratories — SON By Eyo Nsima The Standards Organization of Nigeria, SON has called on the manufacturers of various products to make use of its laboratories for testing, analyzing and certifications of essential products in Nigeria. The Director-General of SON, Mallam Farouk Salim, who made the call following the
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By Eyo Nsima Techno Oil, an integrated, wholly indigenous company that holds a diverse portfolio of prime investments in oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing, has expressed its commitment to Health, Safety, and Environment. In a report obtained from its website, the company stated: “Techno Oil has an unwavering commitment to operations integrity, safety
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The world is still failing to develop desperately needed antibacterial treatments, despite growing awareness of the urgent threat of antibiotic resistance, according to a report by the World Health Organization. WHO reveals that none of the 43 antibiotics that are currently in clinical development sufficiently address the problem of drug resistance in the world’s most
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HEALTH INSURANCE: Sterling Bank backs Cross River State Alison Godswill Determined to boost health insurance in Cross River State, popularly known as Ayade Care, Sterling Bank Plc has assured the State of its support. In a statement by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, the Divisional Head, Education and Health sectors, Sterling Bank, Mr. Obinna Ukachukwu, stated: “The state’s pragmatic approach to the issue of health insurance is commendable as
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This $6 million program will add 2,500 community health workers to the national health system in Zambia, allowing for effective malaria diagnosis and treatment for more than 1.3 million people To help end a leading cause of illness and death in the southern African country of Zambia, a Rotary club-led initiative aims to save and
