Sanitary Pads and Absenteeism in Schools
A primary part of human rights is the right to adequate health services, including menstrual health. Globally, over 500 million women and girls lack sufficient facilities for menstrual hygiene management. …
Understanding the Marburg Virus
The Republic of Ghana, the African nation confirmed her first two cases of the Marburg virus. It has been declared to be the first-ever outbreak in the country. The mortality …
The Importance of Physical Activity in Preventing Osteoporosis
Did you know that more than 200 million individuals worldwide have osteoporosis? There are 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 years who …
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High Infant Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: Causes and Solutions
Infant mortality is the death of infants or children under one year of age. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines infant mortality rate as the total number of infant deaths …
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The Challenges of Clean Drinking Water
Clean water is probably one of the most precious commodities in the world. Survival depends on clean drinking water, yet it is a global problem. Having free access to clean …
The Monkeypox Virus Guide
The monkeypox virus is now all over the news. There have been up to 100 reported cases globally, and it is one of the most significant outbreaks outside of Africa. …
Dental Caries: Impact on Human Well-Being
Dental problems do not happen overnight, for that reason, dental caries, which is an infectious condition that deteriorates the structure of teeth, happens due to the presence of unmindful daily …
Thank God for Nurses and Midwives!
Nurses and midwives have some of the most challenging jobs on the best of days. Not only are they responsible for the things we all see- administering medications, caring for …
Making Females Safe from Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer starts in the cells that connect the uterus to the vaginal canal. Human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease, is accountable for the relative quantity of cervical malignancies (Burd, …
My Mother, the Librarian
March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., and while I strive to support and uphold the women in my life daily, I also think it’s essential to use this …
