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A Harvard Trained Infectious diseases Specialist, Mitchell Tsai claims that “Under virus-rich regime (e.g., virus concentration is 100 times of the 50% infection dose), wearing face masks cannot effectively lower the infection probability. In contrast, under virus-limited regime (e.g., virus concentration is equivalent to or lower than the 50% infection dose), wearing face masks can lead to a substantial reduction in the infection probability.”  For more:  https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/science.abg6296

Global Day of Parents Sub-theme: COVID-19 and Parenthood Parenting? What is it good for? What is in it for me? There is a connection between parenting and COVID-19 protection. Societies provide opportunities for growth, development and sustenance; communities extend these opportunities to individuals who make them up. Individuals are called upon to care for themselves and others. On Global Day of Parents, we cast attention on parents who bring forth children, take care of them, support, provide enduring companionship and guidance. Parenthood is the state of being a parent and the responsibilities involved. It also involves parenting.  Parenting  is process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood while  parenthood  is the state of being a parent. Society and communities are the spatial parents we all rely upon for provisions. In unit family or a setting such as a home or shelter parents are the providers to address physical, psychological a...

COVID-19 and the International Day To End Obstetric Fistula The first day I accompanied a young woman with Fistula complications to a hospital 100 miles away from her home, is the day I embraced feminism fully. I would say fully, because up until then I was doing what many others were doing: social justice and rights activism, explaining, affirming womanhood and ensuring safe motherhood. But when I sat next to a woman who had uncontrollable flatulence, whose urine and feaces were let loose every time the car hit a pothole, I was baptized. I did not become a feminist to add extra accolades to my resume. I became one to heal women in rural Africa. Most especially, I was interested in Fistula correction surgery. Fistula is real and it can be the cause of trauma, isolation and self-hate by those who suffer from it. We sat next to each other but I noticed she was uncomfortable. I assured her that it was okay to pass the wind, to pee in her pampers and that we shall have her cleaned. I said ...

LGBTIQQ, Culture, Diversity and COVID-19 on World Day of Cultural Diversity For Dialogue and Development Culture is a tool which many different persons can employ to improve their health or quality of life. There is a connection between culture, diversity and how we all can engage in health promotion whether one identifies as Straight or Gay. Culture is an umbrella term which encompasses the social behaviour and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups. Whether you identify as LGBTIQQ or Straight culture is an enabler and a catalyst you need to tap into to engage in health promotion, quality life and prevention against COVID-19. She shouted on top of her voice: “These ones are allowed to make hair and those ones are not supposed to plait hair. These ones are supposed to wear make-up and those ones are not supposed to. These ones are supposed to kneel down when talked to, yet...

There is a health alternative and answer to the LGBTIQQ question and self-determination in Uganda. There have to be Strategic Plans supporting dignity, respect, justice, enjoyment of quality life, livelihood, agency, autonomy and self-determination of LGBTIQQ persons in Uganda. Let us  support that approach as well. Is it possible for LGBTIQQ in Uganda to be supported to pursue self-esteem and quality life self-preservation goals? It is their right to dress the way they feel dignifies them. Right? But........but, you are a leader who believes in this narrative. Right? Let us think back. Critical analysis here! You have led LGBTIQQ since the start of activism and indeed your work is commendable. You have won awards, recognition and and accolades. Right? Let us use the same dignity you enjoy to think with a dignity-affirmation lens. "Human rights" are humanised rights when you are arguing a case for universal care, love by parents, denounce persecution, stabilised housing, li...