Wednesday, 11 November 2020

Embracing digital health in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic

 

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In a growing world of technologies and applications, it is not surprising how health has found a place in digital solutions. Even more so with the COVID 19 pandemic.

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Mental Health: How are we coping?

 


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Mental health is that subject, people are averse to speaking about. The truth is, it is a thing! - for everyone.

Yes, we do not easily rake up numbers, resulting in death like many other diseases, however some might describe extreme circumstances as worse. What do we mean?

Monday, 5 October 2020

What do you know about Ogiri? A native condiment and flavoring for soups particularly in Eastern Nigeria. - by Esther Iwuji

 










Key facts about the local ingredient - Ogiri

  • Condiments are used to enhance flavor of soups. 'Ogiri' which is one of these condiments has played a major role in the soups of communities in Eastern Nigeria, serving as a non-meat protein substitute.

Tuesday, 29 September 2020

What have we learnt from COVID 19 pandemic?

 

    


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We heard stories, from history of pandemics and impacts on nations and economies. We have experienced a few, SARS, Ebola, but nothing like this Corona virus disease that has affected our ways of life, health and wellbeing, social and economic state, government and so on.

Thursday, 24 September 2020

Working from Home - "the new normal"

 

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Couple of months ago - would have been absurd to think employees will need to sit at home and work - no need for a sick leave application, bed rest or "I need a day off to stay home feel " to avoid commuting to work locations just for a day! 

Motivating Health Workers in low resource settings: What keeps them going?

  We examine the plight of health workers in facilities and areas where amenities are inadequate in part, and almost non-existent in others....