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'I was not allowed to be autistic': Khadija is speaking up about their late diagnosis to break cultural stigmas
27 Apr 2024 21:19 GMT
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Khadija was born in Sierra Leone and arrived in Australia as … said.
Having conversations about disabilities was taboo in their household … to seek out private health treatment, many in these … was never allowed to be disabled."
Khadija wants autistic …
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Was it witchcraft or sleep paralysis?
21 Apr 2024 04:16 GMT
Was it witchcraft or sleep paralysis?
Someone was riding on my … friend who once worked in Sierra Leone. One day as they were … tribe known to have inhabited Sierra Leone. During the 16th, 17th … at the expense of your health.
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30 Most Miserable Countries in the World
27 Apr 2024 13:45 GMT
… across multiple indicators like health, education, and standard … and other anti-psychotic medication around the world is … greatly impacted and impaired the mental health of the people … 16. Sierra Leone Insider Monkey’s Score: 83 Currently, Sierra Leone is …
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Brain Health Takes Center Stage: Meet The 2024 Class Of Paul And Daisy Soros Fellows
18 Apr 2024 02:37 GMT
… is dedicated to health equity and developing innovative … Asylum Collaborative, providing medical and psychological evaluations to … cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson's Disease … the first fellow from Sierra Leone; both are great examples …
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Alarm raised over mystery ‘stomach swelling’ disease that’s killed 4 and left more than 150 sick
17 Apr 2024 15:01 GMT
… this other mysterious disease which left almost 100 girls paralysed
Dozens of … an illness caused by the Lassa virus, which is listed on the World Health … Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Togo and Nigeria, but probably …
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Stopping a measles outbreak in its tracks in Sierra Leone
04 Apr 2024 23:35 GMT
… high risk of infectious diseases in Sierra Leone, means Makuma could be … symptoms of a mystery illness they'd never … them these people have medicine and it is free,… health authorities.
"The successful response which prevented deaths and disability …
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Sierra Leone Annual Country Report 2023 - Country Strategic Plan 2020 - 2024
04 Apr 2024 00:15 GMT
… practices for maternal and child health. Additionally, WFP engaged 150 communities … women, children, and persons with disabilities. This focus was particularly relevant … levels, including the Government of Sierra Leone and international donors. WFP achieved …
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Youth Advocacy Group Urges Government Action to Combat Drug Abuse Crisis in Sierra Leone
03 Apr 2024 06:51 GMT
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Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – In response to the escalating … severe consequences, including cognitive impairment, mental health disorders, and decreased productivity … Kush abuse, ranging from health issues and stigmatization to economic …
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Combating the Kush Crisis: A Call for Action in Sierra Leone
19 Mar 2024 09:23 GMT
… dependency and various health issues. From impaired cognitive function, mental health disorders, to … , and decision-making processes. This impairment can result in decreased academic … the youth of Sierra Leone have a chance at a healthy, productive future …
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UNICEF Partners with Ministry of Health to Counter Polio Spread in Sierra Leone
13 Mar 2024 05:35 GMT
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Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – The United Nations International … Risk Communication and Health Education Manager at the … polioviruses do not cause paralysis, Thomas and UNICEF … commitment to supporting the Sierra Leonean government, which has …