insert_link Health / Medical Cholera can kill you within hours if left untreated: how to recognise the symptoms and protect yourself By Samuel Kariuki, Kenya Medical Research Institute Cholera is a deadly disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, associated with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. But it has also been found in seemingly clean places, including affluent neighbourhoods, hotels and restaurants with poor hygiene practices such as handling food with dirty hands and using contaminated water to wash utensils and prepare food. […] todayJune 10, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Safeguarding your world with personal All-Risk cover By Johannes Hesekiel, General Manager for Personal Lines, Old Mutual Short-Term Insurance, Old Mutual Namibia In today's fast-paced world, we carry our lives with us wherever we go. From the latest gadgets to cherished heirlooms, our personal belongings are more than just objects—they're a reflection of who we are. Yet, in the midst of our busy lives, we often overlook a crucial aspect of safeguarding these valuables: […] todayJune 5, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Financial abuse from an intimate partner? Three ways you can protect yourself By Bomikazi Zeka, University of Canberra Financial abuse occurs when one person takes control over another person’s ability to acquire, use and maintain financial resources. An example is being denied access to your own funds or being forced to deposit your salary into a joint bank account but not having access to the account. It could also take place when large withdrawals are made from joint bank accounts […] todayMarch 14, 2024 15
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
