Health
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Sudan Protests: What Does Tear Gas Do?
Feb 6, 2019Since 19 December 2018, protests began across Sudan calling for the downfall of Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir and his regime, the National Congress Party (NCP). Thousands of protesters took to the streets chanting, ‘Tasgut Bas!’, telling... -
When Cousins Marry: Sudan’s Genetic Challenge
Jan 22, 2019My parent’s homeland faces numerous challenges on its long road to becoming a well-functioning democratic society. Attention is rightly paid to issues such as ethnic disunity, weak institutions, egregious poverty, as well as the crumbling economy... -
Decision Fatigue: The Science Behind Making Bad Decisions
Dec 6, 2018Have you ever wondered how many decisions we take every day? Why is it that sometimes we take the wrong decision despite better judgment? And could the number of decisions we take every day influence their... -
Sudan’s Cancer Care and Awareness Challenge
Nov 20, 2018While it is essential to raise awareness on cancer throughout the year, it is during the months of October and November that there is most discussion on the killer disease and its victims. Both months are... -
Understanding the ‘Cure’ to Mental Health in Africa
Nov 19, 2018Growing up, every time my siblings and I would do something that would drive my parents mad, they would jokingly tell us they will end up in Tigani ElMahi. As a result, I began associating mental... -
My Journey with ADHD
Nov 14, 2018Multiple browsers are open on the computer, and you try to read or work on each and every one of them at the same time. Can you do it? My brain has so many tabs open... -
The Women Behind E-therapy Sudan
Nov 6, 2018With the ongoing and crippling political and economic crisis in Sudan, many Sudanese men and women are left struggling to survive leading to several mental health concerns. And with the social stigma surrounding mental health, many... -
What Sudan Can Learn From Rwanda’s National Drone Delivery Programme
Oct 29, 2018For most developing countries, getting access to critical health-care products can be a real challenge. This is due to many factors including what is known as the last-mile problem, which is the inability to deliver necessary... -
An Insight into Women’s Struggle with Self-Expression in Sudan
Oct 23, 2018Self-expression is the display of a person’s individuality through clothing, words, hairstyle or even ideas you would like to share with the outside world. It’s basically expressing your thoughts and feelings. Self-expression showcases a person’s individuality... -
Understanding Mental Health: Superwoman and Super Mom Syndromes
Oct 21, 2018Mental health is a sensitive but important subject that has, in recent years, been gaining increased attention and awareness, all over the world. Yet, in many parts of the world, mental illness is still viewed as...