RIYADH: A health association in northern Saudi Arabia has raised nearly SR600,000 to help pay for operations for those who could not afford them.
The association in Talaat al-Temyat partnered with the Health Endowment Fund through the charitable treatment platform “Shefa” to sponsor the procedures.
The money paid for 25 people to have a range of operations including cesarean sections, eye surgery, heart surgery and surgery for a tumor.
The “Shefa” treatment platform is one of the Health Endowment Fund initiatives that supports patients unable to afford treatements
The initiative provided procedures open to any nationalities in the northern region of Saudi Arabia. Beneficiaries were citizens, residents, and individuals with visit visas.
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RIYADH: The Ministry of Health on Thursday joined world countries in celebrating World Kidney Day, observed on March 11 annually, with this year’s theme being “Living Well with Kidney Diseases.”
Kidney diseases are one of the main causes of death worldwide, with around 850 million people diagnosed with kidney diseases.
Chronic kidney failure causes at least 2.4 million deaths annually.
The Ministry of Health continues its efforts to raise awareness on healthy lifestyles, developing healthy habits and the early detection of kidney diseases.
The ministry recommends following healthy habits, such as practicing sports for at least 150 minutes per week, drinking enough liquids with an average of two liters a day and consuming healthy food.
COVID-19 pandemic taking a toll on students’ mental health, district survey shows
Updated Feb 03, 2021;
Posted Feb 03, 2021
Rockford administrators are looking to address the mental health needs of students after a survey showed many children are struggling with anxiety and depression amid the pandemic. (MLive file photo)
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ROCKFORD, MI – Student mental health has always been at the forefront of educators’ minds at Rockford Public Schools, said Michael Ramm, assistant superintendent of instruction.
But as the coronavirus pandemic has left many people feeling more isolated than ever, Ramm said the district is bringing an “increased emphasis” to the social and emotional health of students this year, reaching out to those who may be at risk for mental health problems.
Children’s social and emotional learning another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic
Updated Dec 14, 2020;
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Students are struggling to learn geometry and world history in virtual school this year, but developing relationship skills and getting necessary mental health support away from peers and trained adults can be an even greater challenge.
Last year, Melissa Emery’s 15-year-old son was improving his social skills, making new friends and speaking up for himself in class. Today, the teenager with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is struggling not only with his schoolwork but also with the soft skills he was making headway on, his mother said.