Misuse Of Antibiotics In Agriculture The Cause Of Antibiotic Resistance
THERE is an increase in the world population as has been noted over the years and this demands an increase in production to meet the needs of people. Globally, farmers are becoming industrialized in order to meet consumer demand. In order to meet the consumer demand for meat from poultry and livestock, farmers are now
Read MoreWater and Sanitation is before all else a Human Issue
DAKAR, Senegal: Drinking water, decent toilets and good hygiene practices are basic and essential elements for all. These elements unfortunately remain theoretical especially in 2022; more so in Africa where only one in four Africans has access to a safe source of drinking water, with more than 200 million people not having access to toilets
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Marriage Perspectives With Loise Chingandu: For Newly Weds
EVER since lobola events became a public event, marriages seem to be on the increase. I admire the glitz and glamour that comes with these ceremonies but I am always sad when within weeks or a few months pots start flying, bags are packed end of the union before it has even started. My question
Read MoreWe cannot let war in Ukraine derail HIV, TB and Covid-19 treatment in eastern Europe
It is no surprise that the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for oxygen and critical medical supplies to safely reach those who need them in Ukraine and moving to establish safe transit for shipments through Poland. But nor is the call new. We`ve been here before. By Michel Kazatchkine — This article appeared first on The
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Let us make schools places of learning about respect and equality
An estimated 246 million children and adolescents experience violence in and around school every year. By Lidia Arthur Brito and Hubert Gijzen It is estimated that globally 246 million children and adolescents experience some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence in and around schools each year. Violence in schools, can be detrimental to learners.
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How Media and Journalists Indirectly Promote Suicide
MEDIA play a critical role in society and without them, the world would suffer from information deficiency. The four functions of media are to inform, persuade, transmit culture, and entertain. It requires only responsible media to have that hazard perception skill or that fifth sense that tells them beforehand the implications their message could have on
Read MoreEpilepsy Day this year falls on the Valentine’s Day
International Epilepsy Day is celebrated on the second Monday of February every year in at least 130 countries worldwide, Zimbabwe included. Ironically this year’s commemoration falls on the 14th of February which is the Valentine’s Day, a day set aside to celebrate love. Valentine’s Day has influenced this year’s commemoration as the epilepsy community is
Read More“The importance of counselling for parents post a childhood cancer death”
AS we join the rest of the world in commemorating International Childhood Cancer Day; it is important to note that comprehensive palliative care is essential to the health and the well-being of children facing life-threatening illness especially cancer. The aim of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for the children and their
Read MoreTime to Mainstream COVID-19 into GBV and Women’s Rights programing
In 2021, my nephew died of COVID-19. Just like so many relatives of more than 5,367 Zimbabweans[1] who have died during the nearly two-year pandemic, I was not able to participate in a funeral, wake, body viewing or funeral. These are all important rituals and I still feel sad when I think of how I
Read MoreBias-driven travel bans are an ineffective response to variants
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 1st February 2022-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The knee-jerk travel bans imposed late last year in response to Omicron were inconvenient for many – particularly given the holiday season. But they were also deeply destructive: separating families and loved ones; undercutting businesses and livelihoods; and causing further economic losses. By Linda Weaver While
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