Macau’s Transformation: Wellness Clinics as the New Economic Pillar In recent years, Macau has been making a significant shift from its traditional reliance on gaming to explore new economic opportunities. One of the most promising areas is the wellness and healthcare sector, which is rapidly gaining traction as a key driver of growth in the…
The Silent Threat of Hypertension in West Africa Every morning, before the first light of dawn, 65-year-old Malam Idris Bunun Fadan checks his blood pressure. Living several kilometers away from the nearest hospital, he relies on the support of community health volunteers to monitor his condition and stay healthy. These volunteers, known as Community Health…
The Rising Challenge of Non-Communicable Diseases in Ghana As non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to increase across the country, experts are emphasizing the need for significant changes to protect employee health and make workplaces a key part of the solution to this growing health crisis. Discussions at the Ghana Health and Labour (GHL) Summit in Accra…
Telecel Group’s Initiative to Combat Cervical Cancer in Ghana Telecel Group has taken a significant step in addressing the growing issue of cervical cancer in Ghana by donating advanced diagnostic equipment and pledging free screening services for women at three major hospitals. These hospitals include Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and Sefwi Wiawso Government…
A Journey of Love and Resilience After surviving a devastating acid attack that left her face disfigured, Hoang Tang Thi Thu Huong believed her life was over. However, the quiet kindness of a classmate eventually transformed into a deep love that helped her heal and rebuild her life. In the summer of 2016, Hoang Tang…
Embracing Digital Tools to Elevate the Nursing Profession While browsing through a popular professional platform, I came across a thought-provoking post from a Gen Z emergency care graduate nurse. She shared a unique story about her stethoscope meeting a tripod. This sparked a conversation about how nurses and midwives have traditionally been trained to master…
Advocating for Menstrual Health Education in Nigerian Schools A youth advocacy group, ‘The EmpowerHer Project’, has urged the Federal, State, and Local Governments to include menstrual health education in school curricula across Nigeria. The initiative aims to address the challenges faced by girls who often miss school or feel ashamed due to their menstrual cycles….
The Health System in Crisis Zimbabwe’s health system is facing a severe crisis that has persisted for years, marked by consistent reports of a deteriorating public health infrastructure. This crisis disproportionately affects marginalized and vulnerable populations, including women and children in rural areas, who are often the most impacted by disasters and pandemics such as…
A New Hope for Mental Health and Drug Rehabilitation in Ondo Ondo Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has made a strong commitment to addressing the growing challenges of mental health disorders and drug abuse within the state and the country as a whole. This pledge was highlighted during the official commissioning of the Minds Medica Specialist Hospital…
A Journey Through Stage Four Bowel Cancer The first sign that something was wrong for Matt Eamer came just days after a family barbecue, celebrating his son’s second birthday. The then 39-year-old father-of-two from Redhill, Surrey, initially dismissed the sudden ‘spiky’ stomach pain as food poisoning. He thought he had cooked a dodgy sausage and…