By Anthony Realm – As of 2009, an estimate of thirty-five million people in the world are infected with HIV and Aids. The largest concentration of this is in Africa, particularly Southern Africa, with almost twenty-three million people there infected with HIV. Organization that help prevent and treat HIV as well as Cancer, have made many efforts to lower the cost and increase access, so more people could get the treatment they need. Unfortunately, road blocks have still formed, often in the form of funding and support. In Africa, one of the biggest problems is the poor economic and healthcare... Continue Reading
PARIS/NIAMEY/LONDON, – Mortality rates were observed to be 50 percent lower among a large group of young children in the west African nation of Niger in 2010, after they received a highly nutritious supplemental food, according to preliminary findings in a study by the international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Doctors Without Borders. The encouraging findings reinforce the need for international donors and policymakers to make high-quality foods a cornerstone of childhood health programs, especially in areas where malnutrition is rife. Malnutrition weakens the immune system, exposing a child to higher risk of death from other illnesses, such... Continue Reading
By Ohemeng Tawiah, Nhyira Fm,Kumasi/Ghana – A U.S-based non-governmental organization is training volunteers in emergency disaster prevention and management for the Afigya-Kwabre District in the Ashanti Region. The NGO, Global Mission Readiness, provides emergency services education and resources to developing countries. About 100 volunteers are taking part in the two week exercise during which they will learn the rudiments of handling all forms of emergency. It is the first time the US based group is providing training in Africa. Wild fire also known as bushfire, as well as domestic and institutional fire is the most common disaster in the area.... Continue Reading
By: Augustine N. Myers – As part of efforts to evoke God’s bountiful blessings upon Liberia, a National Praise and Healing Crusade “2011”, is expected to take Monrovia by storm. The Crusade is to be facilitated by a renowned American Evangelist, Apostle Rodney J. Washington. As part of early preparations to ensure the successful planning and hosting of the Crusade, the Crusade “2011” Head Quarters has been dedicated in the Kesselly Boulevard Community in Gardnersville, Montserrado County. Speaking Saturday at the official dedication ceremony, the National Steering Committee Chairman, said he has been praying for God to help deliver Liberia,... Continue Reading
The situation in Abidjan had been very tense until April 13, two days after the Gbagbo regime fell. Since that time, the improvement has been palpable. Some fighting broke out on May 3 and 4, in the Yopougon district, the stronghold of forces loyal to outgoing President Gbagbo, the main thoroughfares have reopened and wooden stalls have reappeared along previously-deserted roadsides. And after remaining inside during the long weeks of the crisis, the city’s ill inhabitants—many now in serious condition—are streaming to the hospital. The teams are focused on medical emergencies at the Abobo Sud hospital, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reopened in late February. During the fighting, with the front... Continue Reading
