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The state of adolescent reproductive and sexual health and health care in Burkina Faso
Why is it important to talk about it? Adolescence is a period of opportunities but also of risks. Behaviors during adolescence have repercussions for adult life. Talking about adolescent reproductive and sexual health helps to extend sexual education programs to adolescents and youth out of school, who make up the majority of this age group….
Stay ahead of the curve and respond to COVID-19
Here is our theme pack of FRI resources for August, this time about an extremely timely and topical issue, COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic. This month’s theme pack includes eight recent items from our Resource Packs, including one backgrounder, one set of radio spots, three Broadcaster how-to guides, and three other kinds of resources. It also…
Health issues
Here is our theme pack of FRI resources for June, this time about a variety of health issues. Countries across the world are justifiably focused on COVID-19. But other health problems are not vanishing just because of COVID-19. They continue to cause sickness and death, which may even increase as health resources are stretched thin…
Nutrition
Good nutrition depends mainly on consuming food with high levels of both macronutrients and micronutrients. A balanced diet means that you have a balance between the different kinds of macronutrients as well as a sufficient intake of vitamins and trace elements. Macronutrients include proteins, lipids (fats), and carbohydrates. These are the three so-called “energy elements”…
The use of contraceptives in schools
Introduction Why is this topic important to listeners? Contraceptive methods prevent unwanted pregnancies in schools. They minimize the risk of dropping out of school. They allow young girls to develop to their fullest potential by sparing them the stigma associated with school pregnancy. They prevent clandestine abortions. Condoms prevent sexually transmitted infections. Young people…
Radio spots on COVID-19 – part one
Spot 1 SFX: CHICKENS SQUAWKING NARRATOR: Attention farmers! There are false rumours circulating that poultry and other animals can infect humans with COVID-19. This is not true! There is no evidence that any kind of animal can transmit COVID-19 to humans. Human infections are caused by person-to-person contact or contact with contaminated surfaces. You can…
Answers to your frequently asked questions on COVID-19
Table of Contents Basic information 1 Transmission and risk factors 2 Transmission: Myths and facts 3 Understanding the symptoms 3 Recommendations for staying safe and healthy 4 Treatment: Myths and facts 4 Face masks and gloves 5 Understanding recovery 6 Pregnancy, malaria, and previous health conditions 7 Broader impacts of COVID-19 7 For further…
Key information on COVID-19 for broadcasters
Basic information about COVID-19 Download and edit the poster. (PDF) 1. How the virus is spread from person to person People catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease is spread through small droplets produced when infected people cough, sneeze, or exhale. These droplets can be inhaled by people nearby or land on…
Dementia: What it is and how to support a family member with dementia
SIG TUNE UP THEN UNDER HOST: Did you know that an estimated 47 million people worldwide live with dementia and that a new case of dementia is diagnosed every three seconds? In today’s program we are going to learn more about dementia: the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, causes of the condition, and the…