Author: Lilia Sebouai
In 1984, a 23-year-old named Mr. Koska embarked on a journey to find his purpose, eventually leading him to invent a revolutionary syringe that has since saved countless lives. After being inspired by the HIV epidemic, Mr. Koska dedicated himself to creating a safer syringe design, despite facing skepticism and resistance from established manufacturers and governments. However, after 14 years of persistence, his invention gained recognition when Unicef purchased 20 billion syringes for their immunization program. This marked the beginning of a global success story that has now evolved into his latest invention, Apiject. Through significant investments and partnerships, Apiject…
In recent weeks, ongoing Israeli shelling has wreaked havoc on Gaza’s water system, leaving essential infrastructure severely damaged. Oxfam’s report revealed that all desalination plants, most water wells, sewage systems, and water quality testing labs have been affected. As a result, residents are left with only around 4.7 liters of water per person per day for all daily needs, far below the United Nations’ emergency recommendation of at least 15 liters. While Israel’s Cogat has taken steps to address sanitation issues and improve water quality in Gaza, aid groups are struggling to provide necessary assistance due to the challenging conditions…
An alarming situation is unfolding in El Fasher, Sudan, where 750,000 children are facing grave dangers according to Mr. Spalton. Reports show that in 2023, there were 1,200 verified cases of children being killed or injured in Sudan, with 400 cases occurring in El Fasher since May alone. Save the Children’s analysis reveals that over 10 million children in Sudan have been in close proximity to conflict zones in the past year, exposing them to violence and danger. Mr. Spalton, currently aiding Sudanese refugees in Farchana, notes that around 600 refugees arrive daily, many of them hungry and deprived of…
The World Food Programme (WFP) is working hard to reopen bakeries in Gaza to address food insecurity, with 12 operational bakeries now supported by WFP in different parts of the enclave. However, WFP Country Director, Matthew Hollingworth emphasized the need for commercial fresh food to enter northern Gaza to ensure better food security. Furthermore, the International Protection Consortium (IPC) stressed the importance of providing malnutrition prevention services and treating acute cases, as many communities are suffering from illnesses due to extreme hunger. Despite efforts to address malnutrition, nearly 3,000 children in southern Gaza are cut off from treatment for acute…
The Power of Kangaroo Care for Newborns: A Game-Changing Study An estimated 13.4 million newborns are born pre-term each year, with pre-term birth being the leading cause of child deaths globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends kangaroo care for pre-term and low birthweight infants, a practice that has shown remarkable results in saving lives. While traditionally, kangaroo care was only recommended after newborns had been clinically stabilised in incubators, a recent study from Uganda published in The Lancet has shown that starting kangaroo care before stabilisation can result in a 14% decrease in mortality rates in the first 28…