Africa Matters

How scaling up clinical research in Africa can benefit society and the economy

Demographic trends define Africa as the world’s fastest-growing region, with its population potentially doubling by 2050. As the continent achieves significant progress in the control of infectious diseases, the rise of non-communicable conditions, in parallel with the possibility of emerging pandemic pathogens, is adding more pressure to already strained healthcare systems and posing challenges to continental development ambitions. According…

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World Mental Health Day 2023: Date, Theme, Importance, Facts, Celebration

World Mental Health Day highlights the significance of comprehensive help for people confronting both long-term physical illnesses and related mental health issues World Mental Health Day is observed yearly on October 10, to bring issues to light regarding the mental health of people globally. The day is intended to make us more aware of our psychological well-being and the…

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Navigating Crippling Anxiety: A Comprehensive Approach

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian In the vibrant tapestry of human existence, it is an inherent responsibility to acknowledge and embrace the diverse facets of being human. Sometimes, we inadvertently construct invisible barriers around ourselves, gradually solidifying over time, making it an immense challenge to break free. Furthermore, these barriers can create a solitary confinement, a pit where…

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Suffering In Silence – The Mind-Body Illness Connection That Many Keep A Secret

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” It states that “there is no health without mental health.” This is an apt reminder of the importance of mental well-being, in conjunction with physical well-being, and how these should be prioritised.1 According…

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The Importance of Teaching Mindful Thinking in Schools to Protect Youths from Mental Health Issues

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – As a human being, you have an inherent responsibility to accept and embrace your nature in all its forms and possible manners of acting. Don’t construct imaginary walls around yourself that become increasingly hard to break as time passes, or worse, invite others to join you in the…

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Cuddlers for hire: First cuddling practice opens in SA

The feedback has been positive and return customers are evidence that her service spreads positivity and joy. Who would ever have thought that hiring a professional cuddler for a momentary feeling of love and intimacy is a real option today. But it is, and in South Africa one of the first professional cuddling consultancies recently opened its doors. Cuddling…

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