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WOCACA, Movendi International call for increased awareness on dangers of alcohol consumption Watipaso Mzungu – Nyasa Times Women’s Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) in collaboration with Movendi International have called for increased awareness on the dangers and negative effects of alcohol consumption. WOCACA and Movendi International have made the call in their joint statement in commemoration of this year’s World Alcohol Free Day, which falls on October 2 annually. The two organizations have joined global advocates in advising the public to say NO to alcohol and are sensitizing the human race on the dangers of alcohol. On this day, advocates, people and communities around the world organize activities, take over social media, create alcohol-free environments, arrange events, and spread sober inspiration in their societies through small and big actions. WOCACA is a women and girls-led non-profit making, non-governmental cancer organization in Malawi. The organization strives to ensures and advocates for equitable access of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, (SRHR), cancer and other Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) services with special focus on rural women and girls. On the other hand, Movendi International is a global social movement with a vision striving a life for all human beings free to live up to their fullest potential, and free from harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. It believes that a world of peace, democracy and justice where free and healthy citizens actively contribute in all levels of society. In an interview on Sunday night, WOCACA Executive Director Maud Mwakasungula said attempts to increase awareness in Malawi have been limited and constitute a significant urgent public health need. “Raising awareness of the health and social problems for individuals and society at large caused by the harmful use of alcohol is paramount, including ensuring support for effective alcohol policies, providing accessible and affordable treatment for people with alcohol-use disorders and implementing screening, need for intervention programmes in health services for hazardous and harmful drinking; and potential strategies for awareness are alcohol bottle labelling regarding the alcohol and cancer,” said Mwakasungula. She said her organization, in collaboration with Movendi International, is working hard to promote information exchange, good practices and networking with other organisations focusing on drug policy reforms, tobacco control and alcohol abuse as risks for several cancers. Mwakasungula further stated that WOCACA striving to promote healthy eating by enhancing public awareness education and advocacy on healthy foods and living. According to World Health Organisation statistics, alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing properties. In many of today’s societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social landscape for many in the population. This is particularly true for those in social environments with high visibility and societal influence, nationally and internationally, where alcohol frequently accompanies socializing. In this context, it is easy to overlook or discount the health and social damage caused or contributed to by drinking. Alcohol consumption contributes to three million deaths each year globally as well as to the disabilities and poor health of millions of people. Overall, harmful use of alcohol is responsible for 5.1 percent of the global burden of disease. Harmful use of alcohol is accountable for 7.1 percent and 2.2 percent of the global burden of disease for males and females respectively. Alcohol is the leading risk factor for premature mortality and disability among those aged 15 to 49 years, accounting for 10 percent of all deaths in this age group. Beyond health consequences, the harmful use of alcohol brings significant social and economic losses to individuals and society at large. Additionally, global evidence indicates correlation of cancer and alcohol use since the 1980s. The International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC), the WHO’s research body, classifies alcohol as class one carcinogen since 1988. Alcohol consumption causes cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, colorectum, liver (hepatocellular carcinoma) and female breast.” The World Cancer Report 2020 showed that in 2016, alcohol consumption was one of the leading risk factors for cancer development and cancer death globally. Alcohol caused an estimated 376,200 cancer deaths, representing 4.2 percent of all cancer deaths worldwide in 2016. Alcohol caused 10.3 million cancer disability-adjusted life years lost, representing 4.2 percent of all cancer disability-adjusted life years lost worldwide in 2016.

Women’s Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) in collaboration with Movendi International have called for increased awareness on the dangers and negative effects of alcohol consumption. WOCACA and Movendi International have made the call in their joint statemen

Gager seeking funding to repair collapsed ceiling at Falmouth Town Hall

Mayor of Falmouth Collen Gager is planning to reach out to members of the public for help to repair the ceiling of the Falmouth Town Hall. The ceiling collapsed in March 2023. The building, which is one of Falmouth's historic Georgian...
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Gager seeking funding to repair collapsed ceiling at Falmouth Town Hall

Mayor of Falmouth Collen Gager is planning to reach out to members of the public for help to repair the ceiling of the Falmouth Town Hall. The ceiling collapsed in March 2023. The building, which is one of Falmouth's historic Georgian...

Russia remains leading supplier of nitrogen fertilizers to EU, Russian envoy to FAO says

At the same time, the total volumes of all types of fertilizers exported to unfriendly countries in 2022 fell by a quarter, the diplomat noted
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Russia remains leading supplier of nitrogen fertilizers to EU, Russian envoy to FAO says

At the same time, the total volumes of all types of fertilizers exported to unfriendly countries in 2022 fell by a quarter, the diplomat noted

Poland not to expel Russian ambassador against backdrop of missile incident — top diplomat

As Sergey Andreyev himself explained in a commentary to TASS on March 25, he decided against going to the Polish Foreign Ministry since the Polish side had no evidence of Russia's involvement in the incident with the missile that flew into Polish territory
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Poland not to expel Russian ambassador against backdrop of missile incident — top diplomat

As Sergey Andreyev himself explained in a commentary to TASS on March 25, he decided against going to the Polish Foreign Ministry since the Polish side had no evidence of Russia's involvement in the incident with the missile that flew into Polish territory

Grieving families call out Quebec for 'inhumane' death certificate delay

Quebec is taking months to issue death certificates, leaving families in limbo as they try to organize funerals and settle estates. The government blames a rising death rate but funeral homes say some certificates are issued quickly and others take ages.
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Grieving families call out Quebec for 'inhumane' death certificate delay

Quebec is taking months to issue death certificates, leaving families in limbo as they try to organize funerals and settle estates. The government blames a rising death rate but funeral homes say some certificates are issued quickly and others take ages.

Ontario nursing unions want staffing agencies phased out after fake nurse worked for 7 months

Ontario nursing associations say the province needs to phase out health-care staffing agencies after a woman worked in long-term care homes in Hamilton and Toronto without any credentials for seven months.
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Ontario nursing unions want staffing agencies phased out after fake nurse worked for 7 months

Ontario nursing associations say the province needs to phase out health-care staffing agencies after a woman worked in long-term care homes in Hamilton and Toronto without any credentials for seven months.

Ontario school boards sue social media giants for $4.5B, Ford calls move 'nonsense'

Four major school boards in Ontario are taking several social media giants to court, alleging their products Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are harming students and disrupting the education system.
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Ontario school boards sue social media giants for $4.5B, Ford calls move 'nonsense'

Four major school boards in Ontario are taking several social media giants to court, alleging their products Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are harming students and disrupting the education system.

South Carolina to use congressional map deemed unconstitutional

The Supreme Court heard arguments on the redistricting case in October but has yet to rule, essentially running out the clock for this year’s election.
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South Carolina to use congressional map deemed unconstitutional

The Supreme Court heard arguments on the redistricting case in October but has yet to rule, essentially running out the clock for this year’s election.

Election 2024 latest news: Biden poised to raise $25 million at fundraiser with Obama, Clinton

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
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Election 2024 latest news: Biden poised to raise $25 million at fundraiser with Obama, Clinton

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

Introduction of duties on Russian grain will hit EU countries — agricultural regulator

«The problem for them is that they can automatically lose port capacities,» Sergey Dankvert stressed
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Introduction of duties on Russian grain will hit EU countries — agricultural regulator

«The problem for them is that they can automatically lose port capacities,» Sergey Dankvert stressed

Ukraine thwarts plot to fell, poach nearly 200 century-old oak trees in Chernobyl Reserve

The suspects in the case have been charged with illegal logging and collusion to engage in trafficking in poached timber, which carries a sentence of up to seven years in prison
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Ukraine thwarts plot to fell, poach nearly 200 century-old oak trees in Chernobyl Reserve

The suspects in the case have been charged with illegal logging and collusion to engage in trafficking in poached timber, which carries a sentence of up to seven years in prison

Debate about Ukrainian president’s legitimacy may be moot after May 20 — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat also pointed to Zelensky’s decree banning him from holding talks with the Russian leadership
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Debate about Ukrainian president’s legitimacy may be moot after May 20 — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat also pointed to Zelensky’s decree banning him from holding talks with the Russian leadership

Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief donates tons of dates and food aid to families in need

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has donated 40 tons of dates to Malaysia and Poland, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. In Warsaw, Poland, 15 tons of dates were handed over, while in Malaysia a further 23 tonnes were distributed as part of the a
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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief donates tons of dates and food aid to families in need

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has donated 40 tons of dates to Malaysia and Poland, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. In Warsaw, Poland, 15 tons of dates were handed over, while in Malaysia a further 23 tonnes were distributed as part of the agency’s ongoing work to assist those most in need. On Wednesday, meanwhile, the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance launched the Kingdom’s gift program to distribute dates and iftar meals in Amman, Jordan.

Music, art, local dishes stir the senses at Diriyah’s Ramadan market

RIYADH: Music, food and art are the sense-stirring offerings at Diriyah’s JAX Ramadan Market, which opened this week. The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale is hosting the market as a part of the “Layali Biennale” program. “The (JAX Ramadan) marke
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Music, art, local dishes stir the senses at Diriyah’s Ramadan market

RIYADH: Music, food and art are the sense-stirring offerings at Diriyah’s JAX Ramadan Market, which opened this week. The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale is hosting the market as a part of the “Layali Biennale” program. “The (JAX Ramadan) market is such a cute idea ... the atmosphere, the music, the food, the people all of it is such a fun vibe for Ramadan nights,” Jood Marzouqi, a visitor, told Arab News.

Experts call on people to prevent food waste

JEDDAH: Preventing food waste can be made possible through greater adoption of affordable and user-friendly technologies, best practices initiatives, and more awareness campaigns, experts who met at a recent virtual awareness meeting have said. The academi
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Experts call on people to prevent food waste

JEDDAH: Preventing food waste can be made possible through greater adoption of affordable and user-friendly technologies, best practices initiatives, and more awareness campaigns, experts who met at a recent virtual awareness meeting have said. The academics and specialists agreed that Saudi Arabia should implement new initiatives to combat the rising challenge of food waste and loss effectively.

Investigators establish link between Moscow terrorist attack suspects and Ukraine

Financial transfers point to links between the suspects in last week’s Moscow terrorist attack and Ukrainian nationalists, investigators say Read Full Article at RT.com
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Investigators establish link between Moscow terrorist attack suspects and Ukraine

Financial transfers point to links between the suspects in last week’s Moscow terrorist attack and Ukrainian nationalists, investigators say Read Full Article at RT.com

WATCH Russian military strike US-made Abrams tank in Donbass

A US-supplied M1 Abrams tank was destroyed not far from the Donbass city of Avdeevka, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
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WATCH Russian military strike US-made Abrams tank in Donbass

A US-supplied M1 Abrams tank was destroyed not far from the Donbass city of Avdeevka, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia ‘unaware’ US hid details of Moscow terror plot – Kremlin

Russia knows nothing about Washington allegedly concealing information on the threat of a terror attack in Moscow, Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
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Russia ‘unaware’ US hid details of Moscow terror plot – Kremlin

Russia knows nothing about Washington allegedly concealing information on the threat of a terror attack in Moscow, Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ethiopia: Deadly Clash in South Tigray As Warring Sides Accuse Each Other of Provocation

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Earlier this week, violent confrontations occurred in Raya Alamata, situated in the South Tigray Zone currently under the control of Amhara forces. Accusations have been exchanged by both parties regarding the provocation, furt
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Ethiopia: Deadly Clash in South Tigray As Warring Sides Accuse Each Other of Provocation

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Earlier this week, violent confrontations occurred in Raya Alamata, situated in the South Tigray Zone currently under the control of Amhara forces. Accusations have been exchanged by both parties regarding the provocation, further escalating tensions in the vicinity.

Skiers in Bláfjöll can see the eruption 

It looks like a good time for skiers in nearly all of Iceland during Easter. The weather is good today and in the coming days and especially bright and beautiful in the southern part of the country. However, on Saturday and Sunday, it could be more overcast i
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Skiers in Bláfjöll can see the eruption 

It looks like a good time for skiers in nearly all of Iceland during Easter. The weather is good today and in the coming days and especially bright and beautiful in the southern part of the country. However, on Saturday and Sunday, it could be more overcast in the northeast and east with possible downpours.

Clarendon double murder linked to failed drug deal

The community of Banks in Clarendon was rocked by a daylight double murder on Wednesday.   The victims have been identified as 28-year-old Tevin Ofield, a labourer of Gimme-Me-Bit, Clarendon, and 24-year-old Brandon Thompson of a...
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Clarendon double murder linked to failed drug deal

The community of Banks in Clarendon was rocked by a daylight double murder on Wednesday.   The victims have been identified as 28-year-old Tevin Ofield, a labourer of Gimme-Me-Bit, Clarendon, and 24-year-old Brandon Thompson of a...

UK weather: Storm Nelson batters the country with map showing where 70mph winds, heavy rain, hail and thunder will hit as temperatures dip to 0C - and SNOW blankets parts of Wales and Devon

A wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for between 7am and 6pm today, covering coastal areas between Land's End and Brighton, where the worst of the conditions are expected.
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UK weather: Storm Nelson batters the country with map showing where 70mph winds, heavy rain, hail and thunder will hit as temperatures dip to 0C - and SNOW blankets parts of Wales and Devon

A wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for between 7am and 6pm today, covering coastal areas between Land's End and Brighton, where the worst of the conditions are expected.

How Gogglebox star was 'trying to turn his life around' before his tragic death: George Gilbey 'wanted to get back on track' after assault and drink-drive convictions for the sake of his seven-year-old daughter - when he suffered fatal fall aged 40

Behind the jokes and the banter,George Gilbey appeared to have some trouble adjusting to the fame he found with the hit Channel 4 show and ending up in court for his off-screen behaviour.
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How Gogglebox star was 'trying to turn his life around' before his tragic death: George Gilbey 'wanted to get back on track' after assault and drink-drive convictions for the sake of his seven-year-old daughter - when he suffered fatal fall aged 40

Behind the jokes and the banter,George Gilbey appeared to have some trouble adjusting to the fame he found with the hit Channel 4 show and ending up in court for his off-screen behaviour.

Djibouti to host next round of Somalia-Ethiopia diplomats talks

Mogadishu (HOL) - Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, stated that Djibouti, along with Kenya, is working to restore the good relations between Ethiopia and Somalia to their previous level.
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Djibouti to host next round of Somalia-Ethiopia diplomats talks

Mogadishu (HOL) - Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, stated that Djibouti, along with Kenya, is working to restore the good relations between Ethiopia and Somalia to their previous level.

Chithyola fires shots at parastatal heads: Warns against extravagance, tells them, ‘Go and deliver’

Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola Banda on Thursday took a swipe at some heads of parastatal warning them against extravagant spending and also challenging them to go, work and deliver. Speaking in Lilongwe during the signing ceremony of shareholders lett
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Chithyola fires shots at parastatal heads: Warns against extravagance, tells them, ‘Go and deliver’

Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola Banda on Thursday took a swipe at some heads of parastatal warning them against extravagant spending and also challenging them to go, work and deliver. Speaking in Lilongwe during the signing ceremony of shareholders letters of expectations, Chithyola appealed to the parastatals to work hard and register profits, adding that […] The post Chithyola fires shots at parastatal heads: Warns against extravagance, tells them, ‘Go and deliver’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Exploits University supports Mlodza CDSS with assorted textbooks

One of Malawi’s top Private Universities Exploits, on Tuesday donated assorted books to Mlodza Community Day Secondary School (CDSS). The donation took place at the Secondary school campus in the capital city Lilongwe. Speaking during the function Explo
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Exploits University supports Mlodza CDSS with assorted textbooks

One of Malawi’s top Private Universities Exploits, on Tuesday donated assorted books to Mlodza Community Day Secondary School (CDSS). The donation took place at the Secondary school campus in the capital city Lilongwe. Speaking during the function Exploits University Registrar Chrisssy Kafoteka said the University decided to donate the books after noting that most of […] The post Exploits University supports Mlodza CDSS with assorted textbooks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Thyolo District bans buying and selling of maize

Thyolo District Council has indefinitely banned the selling and buying of maize in the wake of hunger. The council’s chairperson, Rhustin Banda, said this today in Dwale Extension Planning Area (EPA), Bvumbwe, during the agriculture field day, where he
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Thyolo District bans buying and selling of maize

Thyolo District Council has indefinitely banned the selling and buying of maize in the wake of hunger. The council’s chairperson, Rhustin Banda, said this today in Dwale Extension Planning Area (EPA), Bvumbwe, during the agriculture field day, where he noted that there is growing maize theft as vendors have hit the market. On the field […] The post Thyolo District bans buying and selling of maize appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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