IRAQ — Iraq — like most Southwest Asian countries — has a plethora of diseases that are very common in that specific region of the world. It is important to be cognizant of these diseases because they are more common in Iraq than most Western countries. The top diseases in Iraq are either foodborne or vector-borne. Water or foodborne diseases are contracted by consumption of contaminated local cuisine, while vector-borne diseases are contracted by suffering a bite from an animal that carries the disease. The following are some of the top diseases in Iraq. Foodborne Diseases Hepatitis A Hepatitis A…
Author: Terry Halloran
Terry Halloran
Terry lives in Palatine, Illinois. Terry and his six siblings, I were all adopted at birth. This allowed me to grow up in a safe and supportive environment, and saved me from the hardships of city life. Words can't describe how grateful I am to have such a loving family pushing me to do my best.
YAROU PLATEAU, Mali — The Yarou Plateau is a village located in the African country of Mali. Like many villages in Africa, the Yarou Plateau suffers from a high rate of disease and malnourished citizens. High poverty rates and reoccurring food insecurity are two of the many factors that contribute to the country’s ongoing problems. One of the most life-threatening diseases suffered in the Yarou Plateau stems from diarrheal disease. According to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diarrheal diseases rank third on the list of top disease-related deaths in Mali. Although the disease rates in the Yarou…
The Private Sector Development Project (PSD), a project supported by the USAID, is working on a four-year, $6 million project aimed to empower private sector firms in 12 municipalities that are located in south and southeast Serbia. This is good news for Serbian Business. The plan includes working directly with the Serbian government, while the National Agency for Regional Development (NARD) carries out the plan through contacting the Regional Development Agencies (RDAs). These agencies have created jobs, increased local business sales, and increased exports as well. One business in Serbia that has benefited immensely is Ukras Ltd., a small company…
SEATTLE — Water is a necessity for all biological life and water quality is an important issue in every region of the world. Having readily available, potable water will always be a top concern. That is why treating water properly “takes a great deal of knowledge and coordination among multiple stakeholders from governments and businesses, to individuals”. Water quality in Canada is no exception and the country happens to be one of the world leaders of water quality. Drinking water in Canada mainly comes from groundwater and freshwater bodies, such as lakes and rivers. The public water systems in Canada…
ABUJA — Over the past 20 years, the world has not only witnessed global poverty rates plummet greatly, but has also experienced improved adult training especially in the medical field. This was done through enhanced training programs that found new ways to stimulate and impact the participants who are willing to learn. It is vital that global communities provide significant resources in training their healthcare workforce because effective immunization training will save lives. Among the most influential advocates for innovative immunization training are Bill and Melinda Gates. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation hosted the Teach to Reach: Innovative Methods for…