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By Ruth Ajawu
As the world collectively observed the International Day of Tolerance, the significance of embracing diversity and fostering understanding takes centre stage. This day, marked on November 16 each year, serves as an important reminder of the need for tolerance in our global community.
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By Ruth Ajawu
It is quite easy to overlook the profound connection between education and mental health. Yet, the truth is that the two are inseparable, each influencing and shaping the other in a delicate dance.
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By Marire Adebanjo
I opened my eyes to see the spirogyra decorated white ceiling of my room. It was not intended to be that way. It was usually just white but rain drops from the leaking roof has prompted this.
By Cynthia Umeh
On October 12, 2023, Shades of Us attended the 9th edition of the Future of Health Conference, presented by Nigeria Health Watch. The theme of the conference was ‘The Private Sector as a Catalyst for a Resilient Health Systems’. The necessity of public-private partnerships in reforming Nigeria's healthcare system, bridging financial gaps for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and addressing key health concerns such as endemic infectious disease outbreak and maternal mortality was emphasized at the event.
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| Shades of Us at The Sunshine Series Mental Health Symposium in Abuja |
By Cynthia Umeh
The Sunshine Series hosted its Annual Mental Health Symposium, ‘Mental Health as a Universal Human Right: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective’ on October 26, 2023, to raise awareness of mental health as a universal right and foster mental health education in Nigeria.
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