Mental Illness and Disorders: A Snapshot
by Dr. Fikrejesus Amahazion | Mental illnesses (also sometimes referred to as mental disorders) are conditions that affect an individual’s thinking, feelings, moods, and behaviors. They are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work, or family activities. Ranging in duration from temporary or occasional to long-lasting (which is called chronic), mental illnesses can impact an individual’s ability to function, substantially interfere with or limit major life activities, or affect how one relates to and interacts with others. Read more
The International Year of Health and Care Workers
By Dr. Fikrejesus Amahazion
1. The International Year of Health and Care Workers
This year, 2021, is officially recognized by the global community as the International Year of Health and Care Workers (IYHCW). The original decision came late last year when the World Health Organization (WHO) and its affiliated bodies made the designation in recognition of health and care workers’ dedication to providing care during and despite the COVID- 19 pandemic that has challenged health systems worldwide. Health and care workers include all those engaged in health services, public health and related areas, as well as those providing support to these activities. This broad category of workers encompasses health professionals such as doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, and physiotherapists, in addition to allied health professionals, such as mental health workers, social care workers, occupational health workers, radiographers, laboratory workers, and others. Read more
Birth of a Lake – Part I
By Kesete Ghebrehiwet | Eritrea’s resolve to develop and bring about social change has been seen in its Government’s determination to transform its agriculture hinged on building dams. The construction of Kerkebet dam, the largest dam in Eritrea, is a case in point.
Kerkebet dam was built along Barka River with a view to augmenting the water resources of Eritrea and changing the ecosystem of its surrounding. Barka River, the second largest seasonal river in Eritrea, flows from the highlands to the vast plains of the Gash-Barka region. Therefore, harnessing this river of a big magnitude required careful planning as any slight mistake could lead to flooding. Read more
Eritrea’s delegation in Sudan
Asmara, 05 January 2021 – Eritrea’s delegation composed of Foreign Minister Mr. Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Ghebreab met, in Khartoum today, with Sudan’s President of the Sovereign Council, General Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan. The delegation delivered a message from President Isaias Afwerki congratulating the people and Government of Sudan on the occasion of Independence Day and the New Year. Read more
