Donating blood saves lives!

                                                                                         Donating blood saves lives!

It was originally published in Portuguese in the main national newspaper, Jornal de Angola, on 14 June 2024.

Let's all Choose Health, not Tobacco!

Let's all Choose Health, not Tobacco!

Tobacco is one of the greatest public health threats the world has ever faced and is responsible for more than 8 million deaths every year. More than 7 million of these deaths are the result of direct tobacco use, while more than 1.2 million deaths are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Every year in the African region, 300,000 people die from the consequences of smoking.

Drowning in the African Region: A Silent Plague

By: Lydia Nobert and Serge Bataliack


Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from immersion in liquid. Outcomes are classified as death, morbidity, and no morbidity. The African Region, known for its beautiful lakes, rivers, and coastline, is not exempt from this tragedy. To shed light on this silent epidemic, we will delve to understand the extent of the problem, its causes, and potential solutions.


Drowning Situation in the African Region