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Without floods, a quarter fewer Africans in this study would have mental health problems
Living through natural disasters like floods leaves deep psychological scars that can last for years. A study across four African countries reveals the neglected mental health…
Can flood survivors’ stories make climate science better?
Across four African countries, the Wema project uses digital storytelling to empower flood and cyclone survivors to turn their traumatic experiences into vital evidence, bridging…
When sewage floods your home, it floods your mind too
In Nairobi's Mukuru kwa Reuben, residents face a grim reality: homes repeatedly flooded by sewage due to dysfunctional drainage. This article explores the profound psychological…
Making breast cancer more manageable, treatable and survivable
Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer in South Africa, as it is globally. It is too often a killer – but the earlier it is detected, the more accurately it can be assessed…