Standing Committee On Health and Environment- FAMSA

*_LET'S MAKE BREASTFEEDING_ _AND_ _WORK_ , _WORK_ !*

In the realm where love and labor meet, A harmony of strength, a rhythm sweet,
Breastfeeding and work, let's intertwine, Unleashing ability and love, both divine.

A mother's touch, a bond so true, Breast milk is magic, a gift we accrue, for in its
embrace, nutrients unfold, immunity fortified, stories untold.

In bustling offices, where dreams take flight, let's create spaces, bathed in light,
where mothers nurture, hearts aligned, Breastfeeding and work, hand in hand.

Flexible hours, supportive embrace, a workplace culture, no frontiers to face,
Pumping rooms and breaks well timed, honoring the essence of motherhood's
rhyme.

For breastfeeding champions, hear their voice, Benefits profound, let us rejoice,
Stronger bonds, both mother and child, Empowering women, their dreams
compiled.

From meetings to meeting deadlines and tasks, a juggling act, but breastfeeding
mothers, they never retreat, they rise and find a way for each challenge they face,
Breastfeeding and work, a remarkable embrace.

Let's spread awareness, ignite the flame, of workplaces inclusive, devoid of
shame, with supportive policies, understanding art, Breastfeeding and work, a
united start.

So let’s rally together, as a voice for creating breastfeeding friendly environments
at work places, let's make it known, Breastfeeding and work, beautifully sewn,
together we champion, side by side, empowering mothers with endless pride,
honoring them, for their love and resilience are beyond comparison.

*_MUJUNI RAPHAEL MBChB IV_*
FUMSA- GULU UNIVERSITY, GULU CITY UGANDA

_*_Letter from a breastfeeding child;*__

Dear Mama, if only you knew,
How much I enjoy, milk from you
World's most nutritious and sweetest milk!
On that day as I saw the world,I had no words, but a cry
Doctor says it was to open my respiratory system.
But I know it was the sound of desire and expectation,
to hold your warm t***s ,and to have my share of mamas milk.

I'll forever honor you mum, the bond I shared with you,
As I suckled the warm milk, From your breasts.
When I was in distress that always calmed me.
Sometimes I'd pretend to cry so you'll feed me.

Today I'm so sad mama,
you opt to give me powdered milk so early!
I really desire the 6 months and more of breast milk,
Sometimes you complain it's your company that doesn't allow you.
I try to understand; I'm confused and perplexed!

Dear Employer, don't be a killer of joy!
Please consider, safe space for mama to continue nourishing me with breast milk; world's most nutritious and sweetest milk!

_*Ntamwira Sylivia Ntamwinja.*_
Kenya Methodist University Medical Students Association. MSAKE- Kenya.

*_BREAST MILK; ONE OF LIFE'S PRECIOUS GIFTS_* *_TO INFANTS*_

Breast milk, sweet and pure,
A nourishing elixir, so sure.
It's nature's finest drink, no doubt,
A gift from mother to child, without a pout.
It's packed with nutrients, vitamins, and more,
A liquid gold that's worth its weight in ore.
It's a bond between parent and child, so true,
A Symbol of love that is pure and new.

Breast milk, a miracle of life,
It nourishes and soothes the strife.
It comforts a crying child,
With warmth and love, so mild.
It provides sustenance and health,
With all the things a body needs in stealth.
It's a natural wonder for sure,
A gift from mother to child, so pure.

Indeed, If you were time, you'll no doubt be eternity!

*_MATHIAS EMMANUELLA CHIEMELIE_*
CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL STUDENTS'ASSOCIATION (COOUMSA).

*_Let's Make Breastfeeding and Work, Work!*_

Breastfeeding, nature's bounty that makes hearts sync,
Every suckle is the liquid gold, with nutrients and antibodies atop,
A melody of child's good health and mother's delight,
An enchanting act that guarded the early human in you and me.

In the bustling world of labour, we found a dilemma,
Where work and breastfeeding seem misaligned,
Where careers converge to kidnap the liquid gold,
A challenge faced by parents, mothers' care call.

In this dance of coincidence, we can still chart the course,
Empowering mothers with flexible work hours, suckling profound,
Mother's balance of works carves space to nursing too,
Just like extending supportive education, boost that haven.

So let's guard and guide this life's start beauty,
And as work calls, both worlds entwine for harmony,
Work pays, breastfeedings comfort, all sustaining,
Both speak sweet melodies to the ears, bold and free.

_*Ayogu Chinonso Jonas* ,_ University of Nigeria Medical Students Association (UNMSA)

*_TO HER_*

*Accolades* to Her
Who brought a human forth
Her womb it's oven
Her milk it's nourishment

*Brave* is She
Who feeds a tiny human
From her self
Without holding back

*Cheers* to her
Who keeps the little human alive
And takes care of herself as well
Without compromising her career

*Doff* your hat for her
Who combines the care
For herself and the tiny being
Working tirelessly to feed them both

*Elegant* is she
Who feeds from herself a tiny human
While keeping tabs on her files
Multitasking has never been so beautiful

*Fearlessly* facing Her trials
Who smiles as she carries the burden
Tenaciously conquering all odds
Keeping the baby alive

_Oladipo Mardiyah Oluwaseun_
Ilorin University Medical Students Association ILUMSA
Nigerian Medical Students Association, NIMSA.

The Webinar Is Today by 5PM GMT Let’s Register 🙏🏿

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: World Breastfeeding Week. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The theme is Nurturing Breastfeeding Advocates: Empowering Medical Students for Workplace Support The webinar is an informative and capacity-building webinar designed to equip you with the necessary soft skills and tools to become effective advocates of breastfeeding in workplaces. In collaboration....

*[Webinar] World Breastfeeding Week*
_Nurturing Breastfeeding Advocates: Empowering Medical Students for Workplace Support._

*Meet Your Speaker*
Joshua Aluga Gideon
*Topic*
_Empowering Medical Students as Breastfeeding Advocates_

*Join us on⬇️*
🗓️ 1st August 2023

🕔 5 PM GMT

🔗 *Register Here:* https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AVyexu9eSG2R6D8GL-Ld3g

⭐️ Certificates will be awarded

Mark your calendars for this important event and let's make breastfeeding and work, work!

Regards,
Muhammad & Cinamon
*SCOHE x SCOPA* 💙💛

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: World Breastfeeding Week. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The theme is Nurturing Breastfeeding Advocates: Empowering Medical Students for Workplace Support The webinar is an informative and capacity-building webinar designed to equip you with the necessary soft skills and tools to become effective advocates of breastfeeding in workplaces. In collaboration....

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Meet our Speaker🔥🔥

*[Webinar] World Breastfeeding Week*
_Nurturing Breastfeeding Advocates: Empowering Medical Students for Workplace Support._

*Meet Your Speaker*
Dr. Hussaini Yusuf Magaji
*Topic:*
_Effective Conmunication and Advocacy Strategies for Medical Students_

*Join us on⬇️*
🗓️ 1st August 2023

🕔 5 PM GMT

🔗 *Register Here:* https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AVyexu9eSG2R6D8GL-Ld3g

⭐️ Certificates will be awarded

Mark your calendars for this important event and let's make breastfeeding and work, work!

Regards,
Muhammad & Cinamon
*SCOHE x SCOPA* 💙💛

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: World Breastfeeding Week. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The theme is Nurturing Breastfeeding Advocates: Empowering Medical Students for Workplace Support The webinar is an informative and capacity-building webinar designed to equip you with the necessary soft skills and tools to become effective advocates of breastfeeding in workplaces. In collaboration....

*Greetings Afromedics😃*

*FAMSA SCOHE* in partnership with *FAMSA SCOPA* is delighted to invite you to a scheduled capacity building webinar to celebrate * * under the theme, _"Nurturing Breastfeeding Advocates: Empowering Medical Students for Workplace Support."_

*Join us on⬇️*
🗓️ 1st August 2023

🕔 5 PM GMT

🔗 *Register Here:* (https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AVyexu9eSG2R6D8GL-Ld3g)

Mark your calendars for this important event and let's make breastfeeding and work, work!

Regards,
Muhammad & Cinamon
*SCOHE x SCOPA* 💙💛

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: World Breastfeeding Week. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The theme is Nurturing Breastfeeding Advocates: Empowering Medical Students for Workplace Support The webinar is an informative and capacity-building webinar designed to equip you with the necessary soft skills and tools to become effective advocates of breastfeeding in workplaces. In collaboration....

*HAPPY NEW MONTH 🤍*

June was a month filled with mixed emotions yet, we *Welcome July* with open arms 🫶🏿

Our Prayers are with Loved ones that have been lost as we sustain their Legacies, and our hearty well wishes with those that had tremendous achievements. Either way, the struggle continues for we have a continent to ultimately Liberate 🖤

*Follow our Social Media Handles for all Updates from FAMSA 🤍*

*......... towards the improvement of Healthcare in Africa🩺*

*CALL FOR INPUTS ON CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY*

Hello Afro medics 👋🏿😃

The Standing Committee on Health and Environment (SCOHE) is known for its impactful health and environment campaigns and actions aimed at making a difference in our beloved Africa. Climate change has emerged as one of the major threats to the continent's development, with its negative health impacts causing growing concern.

In light of this, SCOHE has developed a policy brief titled "_The Health and Climate Nexus in Africa: A Policy Brief for Integrated Action_." This document aims to shed light on key problems and contributors to climate change disasters, providing well-researched recommendations that we are confident will drive tangible progress in combating the threat of climate change and ultimately improving healthcare in Africa.

We kindly request you to review this policy brief and provide us with your constructive inputs through the form provided. The deadline for submissions is July 15th, 2023.

*Policy document:*
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JEOMQ48BR66-ea5Ce6arq1RUPzwxIRqZ/view?usp=drivesdk

*Input link:*
https://forms.gle/x9ixgTAp7aniGEnYA

Thank you 🫶🏿💛

*SCOHE Chairperson*
Muhammad Isa Jaafar
[email protected]

📣 *CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Poster and Poetry Contest; World Breastfeeding Week*🏆

Attention Medical Students!
FAMSA SCOHE is organizing a *Poster and Poetry Contest* to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week.
*Theme: "Let's Make Breastfeeding and Work, Work!"* 🤱👩‍⚕️

📝 *Poetry:* Max 1 page, Font: Calibri, Size: 14. No plagiarism. Attach full name, MSA, and NMO.
🎨 *Posters:* Various ratios allowed. Attach full name, MSA, and NMO to the email.

🗓️ *Deadline: 29th July 2023*
📧 *Submit to: [email protected]*

Express your creativity and advocate for breastfeeding support.
*English, French, and Arabic languages are welcomed.* Don't miss this chance to make a difference!
*Winners will recognized and awarded.* All submissions will be used throughout our activities.🚀

*Click here for more information* (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18HoLX03xOAJVFe4CGkp6PFd3z8TOyjInIdq21P3VRDE/edit)

Best regards,
*Muhammad & Cinamon*
*FAMSA SCOHE & SCOPA* 💛💙

Hello Afro Medics 👋🏿😃

Join FAMSA SCOHE on a Twitter space(https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ynJOaprjNEKR) to discuss *"PLASTIC FREE MEDS - A Prescription for the Planet"* in honor of World Environment Day. Let's come together on
📍 June 5th, 2023
📍 at 8PM GMT to share your thoughts on plastic pollution and how it relates to our health and the environment, and also explore ways to reduce plastic waste in healthcare.

Scheduled: PLASTIC FREE MEDS: A Prescription For The Planet Standing Committee On Health And Environment’s Space · Where live audio conversations happen

*MONTHLY SERIES: APPRECIATION MESSAGE FOR APRIL*

Dear Afromedics,

The Month of April ultimately comes to a wrap. At this juncture, *FAMSA extends its sincere appreciation* to all members for the unflinching support. A lot has been done in April so let's march into May together to do even more.

*...........towards the improvement of healthcare in Africa 🌍*

OFFICIAL DECLARATION 🥳

Dear Afromedics,

We are pleased to officially declare that the 37th General Assembly and Scientific Conference of the Federation of African Medical Students' Associations (FAMSA), will be held in The Gambia 🇬🇲🙌🏿

Brace yourselves as we put in the needed preparation for the most spectacular GA Experience thus far that promises to be all-inclusive🥳

Do not fail to Register and Explore The Smiling Coast of Africa - The Smallest Country with a Massive Heritage🤍

Follow our Social Media Pages for all up-to-date information📌

SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER 2023🇬🇲🤍

PUBLICATION TEAM: LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

*WORLD MALARIA DAY*
_Time To Deliver Zero Malaria In Africa; Implementing the Novel Malaria Vaccine_ 🌍💉🦟

🌍 On _World Malaria Day_, 25th April 2023, our standing committee invites you to a webinar session to learn about the latest breakthrough in the fight against malaria.

🌍 Our expert speakers will discuss the implementation of the novel malaria vaccine in Africa and its potential to deliver zero malaria cases in Africa.

🌍 Gain insights into the current malaria burden in Africa and the impact of this new intervention. Register now to secure your spot and join us for an enlightening discussion.

🌍 Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and make a difference in the fight against malaria. Register in advance via the provided Zoom link and earn a certificate of participation.

Date: 25th April 2023
Time: 6:00 PM GMT
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yJq5yYPUQEivJZqx2aHsjA

Let's work together to achieve zero malaria in Africa! 🌍🚫🦟

The Chairperson,
Muhammad Isa JAAFAR.
[email protected].

*REMINDER !...*

Dear SCOHEroes🤗

THE WEBINAR WILL HOLD TODAY BY 10:00 AM GMT.

Hope you all are done with the online courses.
There will be award of certificates to participants.

You can't afford to miss this impactful program.

See you soon💛💛

SCOHE MEDIA AND PUBLICITY TEAM.

📍

*SCOHE’S RESPONSE TO CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN AFRICA*

Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases amid a global surge. An estimated 26 000 cases and 660 deaths have been reported as of 29 January 2023 in 10 African countries facing outbreaks since the beginning of the year - (WHO).

Greetings Afro medics 👋🏿
OpenWHO is offering free certificate courses to enhance skills and knowledge on Cholera outbreak response. Take advantage and earn credible certificates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and a shareable digital badge from SCOHE!

1. Cholera: Introduction [https://openwho.org/courses/cholera-introduction-en]
2. Cholera Outbreak: Emergency preparedness and response [https://openwho.org/courses/cholera-eprep]

Get 2 WHO course certificates + A shareable badge of honor by SCOHE after completion of the two courses.

Fill this form to get your shareable digital badge by SCOHE to make your CV and LinkedIn profile outstanding.

https://forms.gle/fmSipeGUapDwP4UM7

The Chairperson
Muhammad Isa

*SCOHE’S RESPONSE TO CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN AFRICA*

Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases amid a global surge. An estimated 26 000 cases and 660 deaths have been reported as of 29 January 2023 in 10 African countries facing outbreaks since the beginning of the year - (WHO).

Greetings Afro medics 👋🏿
OpenWHO is offering free certificate courses to enhance skills and knowledge on Cholera outbreak response. Take advantage and earn credible certificates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and a shareable digital badge from SCOHE!

1. Cholera: Introduction [https://openwho.org/courses/cholera-introduction-en]
2. Cholera Outbreak: Emergency preparedness and response [https://openwho.org/courses/cholera-eprep]

Get 2 WHO course certificates + A shareable badge of honor by SCOHE after completion of the two courses.

Fill this form to get your shareable digital badge by SCOHE to make your CV and LinkedIn profile outstanding.

https://forms.gle/fmSipeGUapDwP4UM7

The Chairperson
Muhammad Isa

*SCOHE'S RESPONSE TO THE CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN AFRICA*

Dear Afro Medics,

We would like to contribute to controlling the recent cholera outbreak in Africa. As part of this effort, we invite you to a Zoom webinar on April 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM GMT. The webinar topic is "Facilitators and Barriers to Oral Cholera Vaccine in LMICS."

To register for this webinar, please click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_giaNYUJtRMe8UPmAUqOQMQ.
Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the webinar.

_Certificates will be awarded to participants who attend the webinar_.⭐️

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us:
Muhammad Isa Jaafar
[email protected].

Thank you,
The SCOHE Team 💛

By this, we reached the end of Antimicrobial Week, Let's prevent antimicrobial resistance together.🥳

Join us by liking and sharing our previous posts and don't forget to follow us on our account on Twitter.🙏

#️https://twitter.com/FAMSA_SCOHE?t=VyiO5i3U6cgCDGWHi-tAfQ&s=09

Doctors prescribe antibiotics to help the immune system overcome bacterial infections,But what if you are on the third day of your prescription and already feel much better? Do you really need to finish the bottle?

Here is many advises before start to take your antibiotic.⬇️

Now we all know that antibiotics are used to cure bacterial infections.
But what if I told you that they are some types of bacteria that can not be killed by antibiotics!😱