AIDS-Free Generation
Tanzania joined the world in commemorating the World Aids Day on 1st December as a way to unite to fight against the HIV/AIDS stigma, commemorate those who have lost the battle with AIDS, and show support for those living with…
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Breaking the Mental Health Stigma at Workplace
Mental health problems are one of the main causes for the overall disease burden worldwide. Major depression is thought to be second leading cause of disability worldwide and major contributor to the burden of suicide and ischemic heart disease. The…
Alcohol and Workplace Wellness – The Cost of Doing Nothing
Alcohol abuse and addiction are problems that are not only close to home but close to workplace. Alcohol abuse has a huge negative impact on our nation’s businesses, large and small. Facts about alcohol and workplace issues Alcohol is a…
Are we paying for sickness or wellness?
I recently came across an article titled “Insurers blame doctors for their losses”. 12 out of 21 medical insurers (57%) in Kenya sank into losses due to rising claims, fraud and high cost of drugs. The medical insurance firms claim…
Ramadan at Workplace
Majority of the 1.6 billion people, which is 23% of the world’s population will be observing 30 days of fasting and religious practices during the holy month of Ramadan. That is upto 17 hours of not eating or drinking every…
Ramadan at Work: HR best practice
The observance of Ramadan is very personal and powerful symbol of unity, with Muslims around the world fasting simultaneously while bringing family and friends together. Although fasting is usually the primary association with Ramadan, the month involves a lot more…