Stories about Health from September, 2007
Russia: Down's Syndrome Association, Part 2
Maaskva: Nashimi Glazami posts part 2 of an interview with Marina Tsarkova, co-founder of the Down's Syndrome Association.
Bahrain: Getting It Out of Your System…
We have a world of contrasts in Bahrain this week. The summer vacation is over, which makes some bloggers happy, and others miserable. Religious scholars – respect or despise them? One blogger compares blogs in the USA and in the Arab world. And our star post this week is a description of how to detox, Bahrain-style…
Jordan: Nine Crimes & Other September Stories
One story dominated Jordan's blogosphere lately. Naseem Tarawnah writes about how bloggers rallied behind "9 Miserable Days", a post by Jordanian blogger Who Sane, where he told an unfortunate personal story involving the mysterious disappearance of his father, leading his family to expect the worse.
Saudi Arabia: Giving Birth
Blogger Nzingha, who lives in Saudi Arabia and is expecting a new baby, writes about her experience giving birth to her first daughter in 2004.
China: Herbal Tea Soft Drink
Imagethief writes about a soft drink brand called Wang Lao Ji, which turns herbal tea into popular soft drink and is supposed to be healthy for the body. However, looking into the ingredient, it is more a sweet soft drink than herbal tea.
Israel: About Yohana
From Israel, David Bogner writes about his son Yohana in this personal post. He says: “Our little boy isn't sick in the conventional sense so wishes of ‘I hope he gets better’ are not really called for. He isn't retarded… in fact the doctors all agree he is smart as...
Egypt: Swimming At Agami
Egyptian blogger D.B. Shobrawy writes about the time he almost drowned, while swimming in Agami, off Alexandria.
Japan: It's in the Milk
A group of scientists announced yesterday that Japanese women's breast milk has been found to contain a toxin similar to the pollutant PCB, with possible sources including a contaminated fish supply, fumes from garbage incinerators, and factory wastewater. Bloggers outline the issues surrounding the findings, reacting with shock and fear for the future.
South Korea and China: Mystery over death of Korean diplomat
Chris O'Brien writes a very informative detective story by going through Chinese, Korean and international reports on the death of Korean diplomat in Beijing.
Libya: Jellyfish Warning
Khadija Teri, from Libya, warns against a type of jellyfish, which can be found around beaches and gives us remedies on how to cure their painful stings.
Dubai: Smoking Ban Won't Work
A smoking ban will soon be implemented in Dubai – but Seabee doesn't think it will work.
St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Jamaica: Two Prime Ministers
Blogging from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Abeni compares her ailing Prime Minister with Jamaica's Portia Simpson-Miller: “They say the mark of a man or woman is the way they deal with adversity.”
Malaysia: Former Prime Minister Undergoing Heart Surgery
MarinaM, the daughter of former Malaysian prime minister Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad has an update on her father's condition. Dr. Mahatir is undergoing heart surgery in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.
Egypt: More on Rumours About Mubarak
Abu Aardvark, aka Marc Lynch, discusses how the media dealt with rumours surrounding the death of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in this post.
Kuwait: Is Summer Over?
Summer seems to be over in Kuwait as the country's blogosphere gets out of its slump. This week our bloggers discuss another ban in the country, buying illegal DVDs, a new magazine for Filipinos in Kuwait and a fun day out at .. a shooting range.
Tanzania: Tea that cures everything!
When the people behind the movie, The Listening Project, visited “where we were all created” and drank tea that cures everything!: “One day we went to a Masai Traditional Doctor. Got a tea that cures everything. It really does. Allan has never once had Malaria… drinks that tea daily and...
Zambia: Fighting early pregnancies in Zambia
The work of Tufune WORTH Group in Zambia: “The inspiring women of the Tufune WORTH group have begun to use their collective power to fight promiscuous behavior and early pregnancies among young girls.”
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