by Adedoyin Ajayi One of the aftereffects of COVID-19 is the popularity of remote work. It keeps gathering momentum among Nigerians as more and more workplaces adopt hybrid work practices. In this article, I speak to two Nigerian remote workers on mental health, self-care, and remote work, as well as their plans regarding the possibilities …

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Guest Editorial by Chaneil Imhoff Mental health is not just a personal concern—it is a significant public health and development issue that influences the trajectory of families, communities, and entire nations. In the Caribbean, mental health challenges are growing at an alarming rate, and addressing them requires a coordinated, multisectoral effort. Studies reveal that mental …

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by G Sai Prashanth Residents of Delhi are forced to face a terrifying battle against the worst pollution of this season. With dropping temperatures and the sharp fall in air quality, the city is witnessing a consistent shift from ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality. The residents are forced to breath air full of toxic …

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by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa Over 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) according to the World Health Organization’s report. These acts are usually carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15, with minimal occurrence in women above the age of 15. Nigeria, like other African and Asian …

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by Imran Bacchus Our society has placed a great deal of strain on the lives of our young people. It has programmed them to think and behave a certain way; that they have to achieve a particular thing by a certain age. This sort of pressure and way of thinking is far from the realities …

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by Joyce Wachau Chege Photo credits: Evelyne Mumo October, which is globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month, had as this year’s theme: ‘No one should face breast cancer alone’, which recognizes the monumental levels of support required for anyone undergoing cancer treatment. In Kenya, many women complain about being unable to finance their cancer …

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by Imran Bacchus We live in a fast-paced world and there are many shifts and evolutions in trends and patterns of doing things. We are seeing the lives of young people changing drastically with access to many more opportunities and resources than before. However, there can be a mental and emotional pressure upon our youths …

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