Tag: Public Health
Quick Case – THE SOOT LIFE EXPECTANCY (NIGERIA)
Soot pollution in Nigeria’s Rivers State, attributed to oil bunkering, gas flaring, and illegal refineries, has led to an alarming increase in soot levels, at times surpassing WHO guidelines by 40x. Despite its severe health impacts, national discourse has sidelined the issue.
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Quick Case – MORNING AFTER ISLAND (HONDURAS)
In Honduras, access to certain forms of contraception, such as the morning-after pill, has been constrained by strict laws and cultural norms. The country’s conservative
reproductive health policies, influenced by societal and religious beliefs, have historically limited or prohibited the availability of emergency contraception.
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CATALYSTS OF CHANGE: STORIES REDEFINING SOCIETAL NARRATIVES
Advocacy is a transformative force that has the potential for societal change. Cases worldwide demonstrate that resilience, innovation, and collaboration are crucial to shaping better futures. Here, we feature three such cases, which showcase Honduras’ advancements in reproductive rights, Nigeria’s environmental awareness campaign, and Chile’s progressive healthcare advocacy.
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Quick case – RADIOMETRIES (COLOMBIA)
In Colombia, approximately 300,000 children under 18 experience hearing issues. However, nearly half of the population resides where access to audiometry exams is limited. Additionally, some parents may need to consider the possibility of their children having hearing problems.
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