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Tufton: Stop punishing, start understanding struggling children

WESTERN BUREAU: Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says today’s children are growing up in a far more challenging environment than previous generations as smartphones, social media and constant exposure to information are creating new pressures that can contribute to anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. He said this requires parents, schools, communities and the…

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Nigeria: Nigeria-U.S. Health Deal Under Scrutiny

[Daily Trust] A health agreement worth $5bn between Nigeria and the United States has raised dust after Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, revealed that his country rejected a similar deal over…

  • $5 billion health deal between Nigeria and US faces scrutiny
  • Ghana's President objects to data sharing and data retention
  • $2.1 billion US aid and $3 billion Nigerian funding for healthcare

Stumped by breast cancer at 19

At 19, Latoya Jones was looking ahead to a future filled with possibilities. When she discovered a small lump in her left breast, the St James native initially dismissed it, convinced that she was too…

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