Nigeria: ICRC President Maurer and Nigerian President Buhari discuss humanitarian needs: Wrapping up a four-day visit to Nigeria, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, met today with Nigerian President Muhammedu Buhari. The two discussed the humanitarian situation in Nigeria, particularly in the conflict-affected North East. … [Read more...] about Nigeria: ICRC President Maurer and Nigerian President Buhari discuss humanitarian needs
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What every employer needs to know about stress-related illness
What every employer needs to know about stress-related illness: It is essential that employers support employees in recognising if they are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and that they understand the difference between this level of stress-related illness and other forms of work-related stress or fatigue. The Occupational Health and Safety Act and the … [Read more...] about What every employer needs to know about stress-related illness
Africa needs a fresh approach to ‘lifestyle’ diseases research | The Conversation
Africa needs a fresh approach to 'lifestyle' diseases research: Ghanaian cancer specialists examine a patient’s scan. Reuters/Olivier Asselin Non-communicable diseases are often described as lifestyle diseases because they are associated with the excesses of an ageing or privileged population. Not any more. One would be hard pressed today to find someone who has not been … [Read more...] about Africa needs a fresh approach to ‘lifestyle’ diseases research | The Conversation
South Africa needs to fix its dangerously wide wealth gap | The Conversation
South Africa needs to fix its dangerously wide wealth gap: Wealth inequality is a bigger challenge than income inequality in South Africa ShutterstockSouth Africa is known for its extreme income inequality, which is one of the highest in the world. Ten percent of the population earn around 55%–60% of all income, compared to only 20-35% in the advanced economies. But while the … [Read more...] about South Africa needs to fix its dangerously wide wealth gap | The Conversation
WHO responds to the critical health needs of IDPs in Mafa and Dikwa, Borno State, Nigeria
WHO responds to the critical health needs of IDPs in Mafa and Dikwa, Borno State, Nigeria: In response to the critical health needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno state, the World Health Organization (WHO) through the State Ministry of Health has delivered emergency medical supplies to Mafa and Dikwa IDP camps, two of the 15 areas liberated this year that host … [Read more...] about WHO responds to the critical health needs of IDPs in Mafa and Dikwa, Borno State, Nigeria
