Securing Our Neighbourhoods from Noise Pollution
Noise pollution can be defined as unwanted or disturbing sound that affects the health and well being of a person. According to the World Health Organization exposure for more than 8 hours to constant noise beyond 85 dB may be hazardous. Also, if one work for 8 hours daily in close proximity to a busy […]
Sammy The Anti-Jigger Police
Five year old Sammy has jiggers. He writhes in pain as the community health worker (CHW) cleans his feet. She then pierces some of the wounds that have already formed with a needle so as to remove the jiggers and their eggs that are embedded under Sammy’s skin. The process is painful but he knows […]