Monthly Archives: March 2010
Education
Says UNICEF, “Education is a fundamental human right: Every child is entitled to it. It is critical to our development as individuals and as societies, and it helps pave the way to a successful and productive future. When we ensure … Continue reading
Malnutrition
“Proper nutrition,” says UNICEF, “is a powerful good: people who are well nourished are more likely to be healthy, productive and able to learn. Good nutrition benefits families, their communities and the world as a whole.” “Poor nutrition,” on the … Continue reading
Abortion
CNN recently published a video about backstreet abortion in Kenya: http://cnn.com/video/?/video/world/2010/03/23/mckenzie.kenya.abortions.cnn The reality about the subject seems to be heartwrenching. But what exactly is the reality? According to CNN, “Women are being forced into backstreet abortions in Kenya because of the country’s restrictive … Continue reading
Filed under Health Behaviors, Political Issues, Resource Availability
Immunization
19 African countries – Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Central African Republic, Gambia, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Niger, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire - are collaborating starting this month to immunize over 85 million children … Continue reading
Filed under Health Behaviors, Infectious Diseases, Resource Availability
War
A recent CNN article about events in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is entitled “Rebels kill, kidnap hundreds in remote Congo area“. The publication discusses the latest episode of the belligerent conflict between the Congolese and the Lord’s Resistance Army … Continue reading
Water
“With its many uses for drinking, recreation, sanitation, hygiene, and industry, water is our most precious global resource. Clean and safe drinking water is critical to sustain human life and without it waterborne illness can be a serious problem,” says … Continue reading
Filed under Health Behaviors, Infectious Diseases, Resource Availability
Poverty
According to the World Bank, 33 of 40 Heavily Indebted Poor Countries are in Africa. Why? What causes poverty? Lack of education – Without an education, employment options are often limited to low-paying jobs. Inadequate resources – When competition for a limited … Continue reading
Filed under Economic Complications, Political Issues
Homosexuality
A CNN article titled “Detained gay couple to face trial in Malawi” was recently published. It states that “Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga [who now face 14 years in prison] were arrested in December at their home in Blantyre, Malawi, for … Continue reading
Filed under Health Behaviors, Political Issues
Malaria
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite; upon transmission, the parasite multiplies in the liver and infects red blood cells (WHO). Symptoms often include fever, chills, and flu-like illness (CDC) According to the World Health Organization, “if not treated, malaria can … Continue reading
Filed under Infectious Diseases
HIV/AIDS
What is HIV/AIDS? Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a virus that attacks the immune system by destroying white blood cells necessary to fight disease (CDC). The last phase of HIV, when the immune system is weakened and struggles to resist … Continue reading
Filed under Health Behaviors, Infectious Diseases
