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…
Expanding Public Health Initiatives in Belt and Road Countries The GX Foundation, a Hong Kong-based charity, is actively expanding its public health initiatives in countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. This effort aligns with an increasing expectation for Chinese enterprises to consider the “social dimension” of their operations beyond mere foreign investment pursuits….
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…
The Last Gift Programme: A New Approach to Medical Research At the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), a groundbreaking initiative known as Last Gift is redefining the way terminally ill patients contribute to medical research. This program allows individuals facing life-limiting conditions to play an active role in developing more effective treatments. By participating…
Strategic Focus on Innovation and AI Development The Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) minister has directed the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to drive progress in two critical areas: the development of modern technology aligned with global megatrends and the cultivation of artificial intelligence (AI) talent to support the National AI…
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…
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…
New Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Treatment A significant shift in the treatment of type 2 diabetes is on the horizon, with weight-loss medications potentially becoming available to patients much earlier than previously thought. This change marks one of the most substantial updates to diabetes care in over a decade. The National Institute for Health…