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August 15, 2018

Health experts urge pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia to prioritise hygiene to prevent spread of viruses including MERS

Haj and Umrah pilgrims preparing to travel to Makkah have been advised to make personal health and hygiene a top priority after cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus was reported. Between 12 January and 31 May 2018, the National IHR Focal Point of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reported 75 laboratory confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS_CoV), including twenty-three (23) deaths.With thousands of people ...

August 15, 2018

Eat this, not that for Breakfast

August 8, 2018

The UN Refugee Agency and the Government of Saudi Arabia sign MoU to assist internally displaced Syrians

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the Government of the kingdom Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), have signed a cooperation agreement worth US $5 million in support of Syrian internally displaced persons.The agreement, which was signed at the Saudi Fund for Development’s headquarters (SFD) in Riyadh, KSA by Dr. Khalid Bin Sulaiman AlKhudairy, SFD’s Vice President and Managing Director, and Khaled Khalifa, UNHCR Regional Representative ...

August 8, 2018

Honduran teachers unite to save education system

One class is reciting their multiplication tables. Another is repeating words in English. But beneath the appearance of normalcy is an education system under threat.“Just this week a boy from the secondary school disappeared,” one of the teachers whispers. They say he dropped off his younger sister at school three days ago and has not been seen since. His parents are too scared to report that he is missing. The ...

August 8, 2018

Innovative Cameroon project will benefit refugees and hosts

By Xavier BourgoisThe dilapidated delivery room at a small health centre in northern Cameroon is without power and adjoins an abandoned toilet.The beds, meant to receive young mothers, are stained and unusable.“We lack everything: staff, drugs, beds,” explains Paul Korke, the supervisor at the centre in this ramshackle border village.The clinic has just two state-sponsored medics to care for the 30 to 50 women and children who use the centre ...

August 1, 2018

Start your day with Ginger

Saudi GazetteIf you ever speak to a health enthusiast they’ll tell you to start your day with a ginger shot. And it makes sense.It is essential to include ginger in our daily diet because of the great health benefits. Some of the benefits of ginger to begin with is that it helps with morning sickness, relieves tired muscles, helps sinuses, opens up your vessels and gets your blood flowing to ...

July 25, 2018

Heartburn: What you need to know the Risk & Remedies

Saudi GazetteHeartburn occurs when gastric contents flow backward from the stomach into the esophagus causing an unsettling and burning sensation behind the sternum or breastbone, either as a contraction or a sharp pain.It is a symptom, of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or pyrosis. It can increase the production of acid in the stomach, as well as structural problems that allow acid reflux into the esophagus, which can endanger health and ...

July 18, 2018

My go-to smoothie bowl

Try this 5-minute smoothie bowl with just 3 ingredients. Satisfying, nutrient-rich, and naturally sweet. This is great for a healthy, plant-based breakfast or snack.Author: Minimalist BakerPREP TIME5 minutesTOTAL TIME5 minutesServings: (smoothie bowl)Category: Breakfast, SnackCuisine: Gluten-Free, VeganFreezer Friendly 1-2 WeeksDoes it keep? Best when fresh.IngredientsSMOOTHIE BOWL• 1 heaping cup organic frozen mixed berries• 1 small ripe banana (sliced and frozen)• 2-3 Tbsp light coconut or almond milk (plus more as needed)• ...

July 9, 2018

How to make the most of your kid’s bath-time

As fun as splashing around in the tub can be for your little one, bath-time offers so much more than just playtime. At Johnson’s, we’re strong believers that even the most basic of everyday rituals can offer new opportunities for your child to learn.Inspired by all those special moments you share together as you wash out paint stains; detangle messy knots; and scrub away at those little nooks and crannies, ...

July 9, 2018

Skinny Wholesome Desserts

SKINNY BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKEMakes an 8 inch round cheesecakeFor the crust11/4 cups almond meal2 tbsp brown sugar75 g unsalted mutter, meltedFor the filling500 g cottage cheese (preferably smooth)1 cup Greek Yoghurt2 large eggs, lightly whisked1/4 cup castor sugar2 tbsp cornflour1 tsp vanilla bean paste (can use vanilla extract)For the blueberry compote150 g blueberries (fresh or frozen)1 tbsp castor sugar1/2 tsp fresh lemon juicePreheat oven to 180 degrees C. Place almond meal ...