health

Bank on Me: Breast Milk Donations to Help Vulnerable Kids

by TAP Team|09 August 202109 August 2021|health, Lifestyle

The importance of breast milk to infant nutrition is second to none. In fact, WHO in acknowledging the same has encouraged exclusive breastfeeding and skin-to-skin practice to reduce infant mortality rates and donated breast milk as the first alternative for...

In a “New” Sudan, the Fight Against the Corona Virus Challenges an Old View of Africa as Passive Victim

by Vania Gulston|19 April 202019 April 2020|Politics

The world reels and moans from the apocalyptic reality of the coronavirus epidemic. But many parts of Africa watch from the outside—as usual. This time, though, being on the margins (in terms of COVID-19 cases) is better than being in...

Are you living a healthy sexual life?

by tapmedia|21 April 201721 April 2017|health, Lifestyle

Are you living a healthy sexual life? Sexuality is a central part of who we are as human beings. Our abilities and choices around reproduction, intimacy, and sexual expression are very crucial. The study of human sexuality as a science...

Mono Eating: Secret to Better Food Digestion

by Olivier Masabarakiza|07 January 201707 January 2017|Lifestyle

Mono eating is something that many people have done albeit having never heard of the term. Mono, in Greek translates to “alone or single”. When applied to eating, mono eating simply means eating one type of food per serving.

Obesity Among Kenyan and Canadian Children-By Dr Stella Muthuri

by Moses Mutabaruka|23 November 201523 November 2015|Education, health, Interview, Lifestyle

Dr. Stella Muthuri research aimed at investigating the prevalence of, and factors associated with physical activity and overweight/obesity among school aged children in Kenya and Canada. This research involved examining the influence of social determinants of health such as school...

Is a Fruitarian diet for you?

by Olivier Masabarakiza|13 October 201513 October 2015|health, Lifestyle

So what exactly is a fruitarian diet you ask? You have probably heard of a vegetarian or vegan diet. In case you haven’t, here is a simple definition: A vegetarian is someone who does not consume meat and a vegan...

The Crazy Project: Talking About Mental Health

by tapmedia|13 October 201413 October 2014|health

The mental health commission of Canada reports that one in five Canadians experiences a mental health problem or illness, with a cost to the countries economy of well in excess of $50 billion. That only "one in three people who experience...

Wars Against Women Female Genital Mutilation

by tapmedia|13 June 201313 June 2013|health

The estimate worldwide is that more than 130 million girls and women have undergone the procedure of FGM. The origins of female circumcision or FGM have been lost in antiquity, but the practice remains prevalent in East and West Africa,...