Enhanced collaborative efforts between governments, civil society organisations, religious bodies, local and international health organizations is key towards eliminating the cervical cancer scourge among women. This was the resolution during a convention in Nairobi on cervical cancer elimination and HPV vaccination that brought together a team of religious leaders, policy makers, health experts, CSO’s and…
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News Sheinbaum’s American Experience Offers Clues to Her Approach to U.S. Relations
In the early 1990s, a young scientist named Claudia Sheinbaum moved with her family from Mexico City to Northern California, where she studied at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. She lived in housing provided by Stanford University with her two small children and her husband, who was pursuing a Ph.D. there. For four years, Ms….
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Kenya news Kenya to adopt a community approach in the fight against violent extremism – Kenya News Agency
The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) is seeking to adopt a community approach in deterring Violent Extremism and radicalization in the country under a new strategy aimed at combating terrorism and related terror activities. NCTC Director Dr. Rosalind Nyawira while closing a two-day workshop on the review of the National Strategy to Counter Violent Extremism…
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Kenya news SHOFCO’s holistic approach celebrates 20 years of community empowerment
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) marked its 20th anniversary on June 6, 2024, with a vibrant event attended by numerous dignitaries. Founded by Kennedy Odede and Jessica Posner in 2004, SHOFCO has been at the forefront of addressing the challenges faced by people living in informal residents. Currently operating in 40 counties across Kenya, SHOFCO…
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Kenya news PS Rono calls for a multi-society approach in tree planting – Kenya News Agency
The Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for Parliamentary Affairs within the Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Office, Ms. Aurelia Rono has called on multi- sectoral approach to the tree growing activities in order to achieve a 30% forest cover by 2032. Speaking during a tree planting exercise by the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary…
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Kenya news Society approach needed to end stigma surrounding menstruation – Kenya News Agency
Murang’a county health officials have called for concerted efforts towards demystifying myths surrounding menstruation by involving all members of society to create a period friendly environment as they marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day. Speaking at Koimbi Primary School in Kahuro, the county reproductive health coordinator, Caroline Macharia, underscored the importance of sensitising the community about…
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Kenya news One health approach key to enhancing regional health, says MoH
The Ministry of Health has implemented a One Health approach to enhance health in the Horn of Africa. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, emphasized the critical need for cross-sectoral and cross-border cooperation to bolster health security at an event in Nairobi on Wednesday. Muthoni highlighted the interconnectedness of human, animal,…
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Kenya news State embraces cost-free labor approach in environmental conservation – Kenya News Agency
In order to attain the government target of 15 billion trees by 2032, the Ministry of Education in partnership with KCB and the Linda Mazingira Initiative has earmarked schools and riverbanks in Teso North sub-county for the tree planting initiative aimed at mitigating the harsh effect of climate change. Speaking during the tree planting exercise at Kamuriai…
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News Tennessee couple goes viral on TikTok for growing their own wedding flowers, expert wedding florist offers tips for others who want to take this approach
Wedding planning is a journey full of important but creative decisions. Each choice you make for your big day can saddle you with expenses or be a quick bill you pay on the spot. Today, more brides are saving money by making their own unique wedding display items. One DIY wedding trend on the rise…
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News As Climate Shocks Worsen, FEMA Tries a New Approach to Aid
The Biden administration is overhauling the country’s disaster assistance programs, expanding aid for survivors of hurricanes, wildfires and other catastrophes and making it easier to access. The shift, announced on Friday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, comes amid a growing number of climate-related disasters. It follows years of criticism surrounding the agency’s aid programs,…
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