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In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, medical experts are urging early detection. Breast cancer is thought …
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Why Health and Safety Should Matter Beyond the Workplace
Introduction
In Botswana and beyond, health and safety are often seen as concerns only relevant in mines, factories, or construction …
Menstruation, Equality and Dignity: Women’s Right to a Decent Life
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Menstruation is a natural phenomenon that affects half of the world’s population. Yet, women who menstruate continue to face …
Under the Togolese Sun: The Invisible Struggles of People with Albinism
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In Togo, as in many African countries, people with albinism often live in the shadows. More than just a …
PCOS: Breaking the Silence on a Silent Struggle
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Every September, the world observes Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, a period dedicated to shining a light …
UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA IN BOTSWANA: THE HIDDEN CRISIS BEHIND MEMORY LOSS
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Dementia is one of the growing, if not one of the leading, mental health issues in Botswana, yet it …
Tachypsychia: When Thinking Becomes a Burden
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A popular saying goes: “Overthinking is an illness.” This expression takes on its full meaning when one experiences tachypsychia…
Hunger and Ecology: The African Dilemma
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A hungry stomach knows nothing of ecology. In the daily life of many Africans burdened by poverty, ecological concerns …
MANAGEMENT OF LYMPHEDEMA IN CAMEROON: BETWEEN NEGLECT AND SUPERSTITION
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Every year on March 6, the world celebrates World Lymphedema Day. Although difficult to accurately quantify, the prevalence of …
Domestic Violence in Madagascar: The Betrayal of Loved Ones
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In Madagascar, hundreds of victims of sexual violence are recorded each year, often in their own homes. Behind the …