274-280 INTRODUCTION TO OBESITY

Day 274 of 365 WHAT IS OBESITY? The month of September has been all about sickle cell. During the month, we explored sickle cell in details, demistifyed the myths , expounded the causes among many others. But in this new month, let us switch gears to another important condition in the worl of NCDs. And…

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NCDS 365 DAY 266-273 SICKLE CELL SUPPORT

Day 266 of 365 Sickle cell health: what to look out for II • Watch for signs of stroke. Some children living with SCD may have learning difficulties due to health problems associated with stroke (blockage of blood vessels in the brain that then causes brain damage). • Teachers should be aware that declines in…

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AWARD WINNING PIECES – OVERALL BEST PIECE BY FEDINE BORIGA

FEDINE BORIGATHE WRITERS PENNAIROBI, KENYASTUDENT RONGO UNIVERSITYfedineboriga2016@gmail.com (Download NCDs 365 App by clicking on the link below https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stowelink.mcure ) JANGA LA CORONACorona kitimiri, sote twapenda kusikiaVipi kuisitiri, mawazo kujipunguziaVirusi visivyo na adhiri, mara Kwa mara kufuatiliaMola tuepushe, janga hili la corona Vifo twasuhudia, wapendwa kutuachaWaalisaji kutusaidia, pate yake kubwa pichaNdani kujitia, zimwi hili kujifichaMola tuepushe, janga hili…

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AWARD WINNING PIECES – 1ST RUNNERS UP BEST PIECE OVERALL BY BETTY MAGADI

Official name: Betty MagadiStage name: ArtichéCity & Country: Kisumu, KenyaProfession: StudentEmail address: teachermagadi@gmail.com (Download NCDs 365 App by clicking on the link below https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stowelink.mcure ) Title: *Cold_Fire, Hot_Ice* You have trode through depths unknown,Spirit frowned due to a case unsolved…This is all of the fear you own… Do not make it your own!Each time you look at…

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AWARD WINNING PIECES – 2ND RUNNERS UP BEST PIECE OVERALL BY STEPHEN MBURU

Name:Stephen mburu gathimaStage Name:stevegathi the poetCity:Nairobi KenyaOccupation: form four leaverEmail:Gathimasteve@gmail.com (Download NCDs 365 App by clicking on the link below https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stowelink.mcure ) Dunia si yetu Tena, mgeni metutawalaKazaa uvumi China, Africa kihalahalaShauku giza mchana, Ugonjwa si galagalaMaabara rudi Tena, kwenu sikuwe jalala Kajitambua “Corona”, shetani wapili kajaKwa ya juu meno ona, ovyo zatutoka hajaWazazi kibaki Jina, wimbi…

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AWARD WINNING PIECES – BEST PIECE FROM UGANDA BY MUSTAFA KHAN

Official name: Mustafa Khan AbdurahmanStage name: Khan the SogieCountry: UgandaOccupation: StudentEmail: km934428@gmail.com (Download NCDs 365 App by clicking on the link below https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stowelink.mcure ) *Masturbation* There is this thing that I fear:Onto my mind it comes peepingUnnoticed, it comes creeping,When I hear it call,I feel empty and the need to fill up;But I know this in not…

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AWARD WINNING PIECES – BEST PIECE FROM NIGERIA BY ABUBAKAR MAISARA

Abubakar Maisara TemiladeNajmahnoorLagos, NigeriaStudentAbubakarmaisara8@gmail.com (Download NCDs 365 App by clicking on the link below https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stowelink.mcure ) *STRAY* *HOPE* Our fingers are crossed,As we hope for a cureto the end of our troubles. We keep indoors,In fear and agony.When we dare to venture out,We are cautious.Our neighbors smile;In their eyes there isReserve and suspicion.They keep their distance,As we…

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AWARD WINNING PIECES – BEST PIECE FROM ZIMBABWE BY NICOLE NATSAI

Official name : Nicole Natsai ChimanikireStage name : Chief_natsaiCity and country :Harare, ZimbabweProffesion/occupation : Youth advocateEmail address: natsaichimanikire@gmail.com (Download NCDs 365 App by clicking on the link below https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stowelink.mcure ) Mourning of the soul I cried the other day.I needed a hug I could drown in. When they shut the borders downThe symbol of freedom lost, had…

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