Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, or CML, is one of the lesser known strains of Leukaemia, but one which is receiving increasing media attention due to the dramatic success rate of a relatively new treatment plan. Today, 85% of patients are surviving for at least eight years post diagnosis thanks to the advancement of modern medicine, says Professor Vernon Louw, a haematologist and head of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of the Free State. ‘Leukaemia’ is an emotionally-charged word, typically associated with childhood and bringing with it the worst fears of every parent. But the reality is that there... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – Liberia joins the rest of the world on today (Tuesday, October 15) to observe Global Hand Washing Day. The Day is observed under the theme: “Clean hands save lives”. October 15 each year is observed and celebrated as Global Hand Washing Day, reminding all of the importance of hand washing. The celebration is basically aimed at raising awareness on the importance of hand washing to prevent diseases. As part of Global Hand Washing Day, the Liberia WASH Consortium is encouraging Liberians to form a part of the campaign by sharing information on the health... Continue Reading
………….they also affect the young and active – In light of World Arthritis Day on 12 October and as part of their global awareness campaign ‘Join the Fight Against Autoimmune Diseases’, AbbVie Pharmaceuticals would like to raise awareness and bust some of the myths around auto-immune diseases, specifically those that affect the joints. It is a common misconception that autoimmune diseases (AIs) affecting joints, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), only affect the elderly. Statistics show that both the young and active can also suffer from these debilitating conditions.[1]Marlise van der Merwe, mother of Charl (18), and Donay (12) who both suffer from... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – The issue of poor sanitation in and around Monrovia, Liberia’s Capital is going from bad to worst in the wake of ongoing rainy season, resulting to heavy rainfall the past days. The situation in Monrovia and its environs has increased sanitation problem, especially in communities affected by flooding. Affected areas include the Samuel Kanyon Doe Community, Clara Town, Topoe Village Community on the Somalia Drive and some parts of Jamaica Road, among other. The heavy downpour of rain over the last few days socked huge piles of garbage resulting to unfavorable smells in most... Continue Reading
……A mother’s journey to recovery – Some might agree that Colleen Arumugam is a perfect example of the strength it takes to live and battle with cancer. Diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer, Colleen faced her illness head one. But she couldn’t have done it without the love and support of her friends and family – and most of all, she couldn’t have done it without her seven year old daughter. A cancer diagnosis always comes as a shock, no matter a person’s family history or personal situation. In Colleen’s case, both her dad and sister had... Continue Reading
