Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical parasitic disease caused by microscopic, thread-like worms. The adult worms only live in the human lymph system. The lymph system maintains the body’s fluid balance and fights infections and spread from person to
Save the children (SC) has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights, governance, education,
Education is central to development and to the improvement of the lives of young people globally and has been identified as a priority area in internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the World Programme
A young adolescent (YA) is a person aged between 10 and 14 years who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult. The YAs are constantly in a period of dramatic intellectual, physical, psychological, and
The Covid-19 pandemic brought and continues to bring a lot of changes in the way people live and conduct their social, economic, cultural, and religious affairs. To contain the rising numbers of cases and flatten the infection curve, the
As part of their 2019 Community Ambassador Programme, CIGNA- a global health services company, dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being, and peace of mind. CIGNA partnered with the African Institute for Health and Development (AIHD) to undertake
Covid 19 is the new viral pathogen, discovered in late year 2019 and early year 2020, that is highly contagious, caused enormous health issues, economical downfall, and social problems. It has adversely affected the entire functioning system of the
WORLD NTD DAY 2023 Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are diseases that cause human suffering, devastating social and economic burden among the poor and marginalized members of society. They are a diverse group of diseases that include bacterial, viral, parasitic,
