The drug free youth is one of Stowelink’s flagship programmes that focused on creating awareness of the effects of drugs on health and linking them to non-communicable diseases. the project led to the development of a masterpiece anthology called the Drug Free Youth. Here is an extract from the book PREFACE Have…
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STOWELINK JOINS THE BEYOND SICKLE CELL CAMPAIGN
September being sickle awareness month, Humanity Rescue Foundation (HRF) will be holding the second ‘Champion Beyond C’ Awareness event– online edition. September being sickle awareness month, Humanity Rescue Foundation (HRF) will be holding the second ‘Champion Beyond C’ Beauty pageant – online edition themed “Amplifying voices for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) inclusion and Change” The…
NCDS 365 DAY 213-220: INTRODUCTION TO CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE,A UNIQUE NCD.
Day 213 of 365 August is for Kidney Diseases and transplants The Growing Burden of Kidney Disease Kidney disease contributes significantly to the global burden of disease; chronic kidney disease (CKD) now ranks 19th highest cause of death worldwide—an 82 percent increase since 1990. And in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the annual death…
STOWELINK CONDUCTS AN NCDS MAPPING IN ROYSAMBU SUB COUNTY
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Persons Living with Non-Communicable Diseases (PLWNCDs) have been faced with a number of challenges in Kenya. Some of the public and private health facilities discontinued certain services, stock-out of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) medicines in hospitals and pharmacies, government directive on lock-down in major cities made it hard to…
NCDS 365 DAY 208-212: TIPS OF A BETTER MENTAL HEALTH
Day 208 of 365 Mental health tips:Manage stress Stress is often unavoidable, but knowing what triggers your stress and knowing how to cope is key in maintaining good mental health. Try to manage your responsibilities and worries by making a list or a schedule of when you can resolve each issue. Often if you break…
STOWELINK CEO AT THE METROPOL TV INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS. 28/7/2020
On the July of 28th 2020, Stowelink founder and CEO Mr. Ogweno Stephen was hosted by The Metropol Tv to talks about the recent corona virus and the new government regulations. Here is a summary of the key points that he highlighted during this talk. 1. When asked about why the numbers are rising, I…
NCDS 365 DAY 201-207- PROTECTING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Day 201 of 365 Complications from mental illness Mental illness is a leading cause of disability. Untreated mental illness can cause severe emotional, behavioral and physical health problems. Complications sometimes linked to mental illness include: Unhappiness and decreased enjoyment of life Family conflicts Relationship difficulties Social isolation Problems with tobacco, alcohol and other drugs Missed…
QUOTES FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS ANTHOLOGY: STORIES AND EXPERIENCES BY YOUNG PEOPLE OF AFRICA. BOOK BY OGWENO STEPHEN.
The Mental Health Matters: Lessons and Experiences from Young People in Africa Anthology comprises of 4 human interest stories from real young people who decided to remain anonymous but used their story to create awareness and impact. The book also contains 20 pieces done in pure English language, two of the most popular pieces…
STOWELINK WORK RECEIVES THE HIDEYO NOGUCHI RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION.
The Government of Japan established the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize in July 2006 in memory of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi whose contribution to medical advancement and self-sacrificing activities in Africa remain a paragon of professionalism. Mindful of the ominous human suffering persisting in Africa, the region facing the most serious health challenge on the globe, the…