By: WASH R&E “Media” Network-Liberia – The 2013 Ordinary Session of the Water and Sanitation for Africa (WSA) Council of Ministers has ended in the Ivorian Capital, Abidjan with several recommendations approved by the Council of Ministers of the Water and Sanitation for all in Africa. The Council of Ministers also elected Dr. Basile Atangana Kouna, Minister of Water and Energy of the Republic of Cameroon as the new Chairman of the Council to spear for a three-year period. The 3-day High Level Forum from November 21-23, 2013 brought together Ministers of Finance, Water and Sanitation to discussed vital issues... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – World Toilet Day was celebrated in Bong County by a gathering of 8 county teams who are working with communities to become Open Defecation Free (ODF). These communities take responsibility for their own sanitation and hygiene with the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and NGO implementing partners. Nearly 200 communities have become ODF in the past year by their own actions through community-led total sanitation (CLTS) approach. Global Communities (formerly CHF International) has been implementing a USAID funded CLTS program (IWASH) in Bong, Nimba, and Lofa Counties. They organized for... Continue Reading
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There are few things that could ruin your well-deserved year-end holiday more than a serious health event that requires hospitalisation and treatment. Liberty Medical Scheme advises that you check these five things with your medical scheme before you go on your summer break. Casualty cover There is no denying the statistics regarding the number of accidents on our roads. The festive season in particular sees an increase in accidents due to more vehicles on our roads. Prevention is always better than cure and road users must exercise due caution and drive responsibly. However, we recognise that despite our best efforts... Continue Reading
When the Union of International Cancer Control gathered in Cape Town this November, most of the time was dedicated to high-level policy discussions between world cancer leaders. The first meeting served as a voice for cancer patients, opening conversations around access to cancer treatment. And that voice urgently called for immediate fixes for a broken system that is not working for cancer patients – those who face the fire daily. “We need governments, leaders, the policy makers, regulators, industry, healthcare practitioners and community health workers to work with us, to fight for every inch,” said Campaigning for Cancer chairperson Neil... Continue Reading
