Month: September 2023

Out-of-School-Children: FCTUBEB organises Head-to-Head debate

The Junior Secondary School (JSS), Karu, Abuja has emerged winner of the

FCT Universal Basic Education Board Head-to-Head Debate Reality Show for Public and Private Junior Secondary Schools across the Six Area Councils of the FCT.

The JSS Karu won the competition, scoring 67 per cent while JSS Kubwa III scored 66.6 per cent to come in second position.

The third position went to ‘Pinky and Brains’, a private school in Dutse Alhaji, Bwari Area Council of the FCT.

Also, the best speaker award was given to Ms Mfoniso-abasi Bernard of the JSS in Kubwa III.

The preliminaries of the contest was held in the six Area Councils of the FCT involving 75 schools with 35 student

Highlights of the debate centred on the rights of the children on compulsory free basic education for all children of school age resident in the FCT.

Speaking earlier, the Acting Executive Chairman of the board, Dr Alhassan Sule said the debate was initiated as a platform to address the incidences of out-of-school children in territory.

He stated that the programme was aimed at giving every child the opportunity to develop their potential, boosting their confidence and critical thinking skills in addition to reducing minimally the incidence of out-of-school Children.

According to him, education is a right and not a privilege and offered solution to the myriad of human problems.

Also speaking, Alhaji Kudu Dangana, Director, Social Mobilisation and Chairman, Head-To-Head Planning Committee appreciated the Acting Executive Chairman for coming up with such a novel programme where learners could speak with evidence.

He said the programme would positively impact on the students and schools.

In the same vein, the Director, Quality Assurance Department of the board, Dr Emmanuel Shuaibu, applauded the management for the innovation.

He called on principals to do more by bringing the best talents from the schools while also appreciating the Area Council Chairmen for their support towards the programme.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

NSIA-LUTH inaugurates programme for children with cancer

To provide specialised radiation therapy for children with cancer, the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre (NLCC) has introduced a Paediatric Radiation Oncology Programme in Lagos.

The Centre Director of NLCC, Dr Lilian Ekpo, said during a media tour on Thursday that the pioneering initiative was designed to address the rising cases of cancer in children in sub-Saharan Africa.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), childhood cancer incidence in sub-Saharan Africa is estimated at 56.3 per million population.

Current projections show that Africa will account for nearly 50 per cent of the global childhood cancer burden by 2050.

Ekpo said that this was what led the NLCC team to a significant step forward to confront this concern.

“The introduction of the Paediatric Radiation Oncology Program is our response to this pressing need.

“ It is an acknowledgement that children with cancer require specialised care that addresses their unique medical and emotional needs.

“ It signifies our unwavering commitment to improving the outcomes and quality of life for these young patients,” she said.

The director described the new medical service as a beacon of hope for children and their families who faced the challenging journey of pediatric cancer.

“The project also represents a promise that the centre will make every child and every family who walks through its doors, a promise of hope, a promise of healing, and a promise of unwavering support.

“We have assembled a dedicated team of experienced radiation oncologists who are not only experts in their field but also compassionate individuals deeply committed to providing the best possible care for our young patients.

“Children are our most precious treasures, and their well-being is a shared responsibility.

“This programme underscores our dedication to this responsibility.

“It represents a promise that we make to every child and every family who walks through our doors, a promise of hope, a promise of healing, and a promise of unwavering support.

“Our journey to this point has been marked by tireless dedication, countless hours of planning, and unwavering determination.

“ Today, as we inaugurate this programme, we do so with immense pride, knowing that it carries the potential to positively impact the lives of countless children and their families,” Ekpo said.

She appreciated the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and NSIA for their commitment to advancing cancer care in Nigeria.

During her presentation, a Clinical Radiation Oncologist, Dr Adebayo Joseph, stressed that 40 per cent of Nigerian cancer deaths could be prevented if patients were provided with the information and support they need to adopt healthy lifestyles.

According to her, the NLCC offers compassionate and comprehensive care at every stage of the patient’s journey.

This is as the centre understands the huge burden that a cancer diagnosis and its subsequent treatment places on the patient and their family.

“Hence, the highly experienced team made of radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiotherapists, and oncology nurses provide the most feasible route to alleviate the situation by offering affordable, safe and proven treatment options’’.

Also, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of LUTH, Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, commended the NLCC’s efforts and contributions of their selfless service to humanity, especially the children with cancer.

The CMD said the centre had once again demonstrated exemplary leadership in the treatment of cancer in the country, urging the team to continue thinking out of the box.

Adeyemo also promised to keep supporting the team.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

World’s Biggest Cocktail Festival Unveils Jacob Martin as World’s Best Bartender

Highly anticipated competition brings colourful cocktail experiences and never-before-seen collaborations to the city of São Paulo

WORLD’S BIGGEST COCKTAIL FESTIVAL UNVEILS JACOB MARTIN AS WORLD’S BEST BARTENDER

Jacob Martin celebrates his win at the World Class Global Bartender of the Year awards.

SÃO PAULO, Brazil, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jacob Martin, from Canada, has been recognised by industry legends as the 2023 World Class Global Bartender of the Year. He shook off competition from over 10,000 other elite bartenders who attempted this year’s Everest of bartending.

The competition saw Jacob participate in a series of challenges over four days. From creating classic cocktails and elevating them to a TEN with bartender favourite, Tanqueray No. TEN, Jacob also dared to go one step beyond with Johnnie Walker Black Label’s versatility of flavours, as well as creating a Ketel One Garnished with Good cocktail which not only impressed the judges with its flavour creativity but delivered a positive impact in their local community in Canada.

Upon winning, Jacob said: “It’s an unbelievable honour to win World Class. Not just because it’s the pinnacle of the industry but also because of the giants I’ve had the privilege of competing with this week. Bartending is an amazing community and this week has constantly reminded me of that. We have all pushed each other, learned from each other and fed off the amazing energy from this fantastic city. The standard of the competition was out of this world, but right now I’m just looking forward to enjoying a cocktail made by someone else!”

WORLD’S BIGGEST COCKTAIL FESTIVAL UNVEILS JACOB MARTIN AS WORLD’S BEST BARTENDER
Jacob Martin from Canada is crowned winner of the World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2023 and celebrates with previous World Class winners.

Jacob Martin from Canada is crowned winner of the World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2023 and celebrates with previous World Class winners.

As part of the competition, São Paulo has seen world-renowned bartenders including Monica Berg (from London’s Tayer + Elementary), Giacomo Giannotti (from the World’s Best Bar, Paradiso in Barcelona) and Ago Perrone (from London’s The Connaught Bar) descend on the city to judge the event and host special ‘World Class’ experiences in some of the city’s most iconic nightlife venues.

The competition also signals the beginning of the World Class Cocktail Festival, with amazing bar collaborations across the city including Bar Dos Arcos, Tan Tan and Guilhotina Bar.

Overall, The World Class Cocktail Festival extends to over 1,000 venues across Brazil, giving hundreds of thousands of cocktail lovers unique experiences from the likes of Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray No. TEN and Don Julio.

This year’s World Class also saw the inclusion of the Industry Forum, a chance to engage, educate and inspire the bartending community with seminars and panel discussions from World Class judges and guests – highlights included: “From Insta to IRL: trends and how to master them”, featuring World Class 2017 winner, Kaitlyn Stewart and Diageo Global Reserve Culture Manager, Giuliana Pe Benito and “Behind the Scenes of the World’s Best Bars” with bar owners including Monica Berg, Thiago Benares and Benjamin Padron.

Marissa Johnston, Global Head of Diageo World Class said: “Following last year’s World Class in Sydney was always going to be a big ask, but the World Class teams around the world, the Brazil team and, of course, our amazing 54 competitors have all stepped up to the plate and knocked it out the park. The level of energy on the ground here is incredible and after so many months of planning it’s been such a thrill to see it all come together like this. It’s so exciting to see a city come alive with great drinks and great experiences.

“Jacob has truly taken this competition to the next level – he excelled across the board and the feedback from the judges has been incredible. Jacob is such a deserving winner and I can’t wait to work with him over the next 12 months – he’ll go far.”

Since its launch in 2009, Diageo World Class has played a significant role in inspiring better drinking and transforming cocktail culture around the world by supporting over 450,000 bartenders worldwide through training and education.

For more information on World Class and to keep up to date with the latest drinks, trends and training, visit www.diageobaracademy.com/en_zz/world-class-/ and follow @WorldClass on Instagram.

WORLD’S BIGGEST COCKTAIL FESTIVAL UNVEILS JACOB MARTIN AS WORLD’S BEST BARTENDER
Jacob Martin takes on the Speed round during the World Class Global Bartender of the Year competition in São Paulo.

Jacob Martin takes on the Speed round during the World Class Global Bartender of the Year competition in São Paulo.

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William Ruto, President of Kenya, joins GCA Advisory Board

Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change has accepted an invitation from Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and CEO Professor Patrick Verkooijen, to join the GCA Advisory Board.

During a high-level official meeting which took place today at the State House in Nairobi , Professor Patrick Verkooijen and President Ruto  discussed a roadmap to guide the mobilisation of the financial commitments for adaptation which were made at the Africa Climate Summit hosted by the President in Nairobi earlier this month.

The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) Country Compacts, announced during the Leaders’ Dialogue on Adaptation, will drive the doubling down and scaling of adaptation action across the world’s most climate-vulnerable continent. The country-led investment roadmaps, initiated by the Government of Kenya, outline adaptation investment priorities, financing needs, and finance mobilization strategies for implementing climate adaptation measures connected to the priorities outlined in National Adaptation Plans and other national strategies.

Recent research from GCA showed Africa may need a nearly tenfold increase in climate adaptation funding to $100 billion a year if it is to buttress its infrastructure, improve climate early warning systems and shield its agriculture from climate change.

On accepting the invitation, William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya said:
“African governments, businesses and communities have paid heavily for climate-related destruction and disruption, and have already invested heavily in adaptation action, but we need stronger international partnerships to support adaptation more than ever before. The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program , the world’s largest adaptation program resulting from collaboration between GCA, the University of Nairobi, African Development Bank and the African Union Commission, is the best vehicle we have to mobilize additional funding. I  look forward to working closely with Professor Verkooijen and the Board to build on the US$6.7 billion that the AAAP has already invested in resilient climate projects in 27 countries since 2021. By working together I am confident that we will make great progress in ensuring that international commitments  to deliver highly strategic and comprehensive adaptation responses are fulfilled.”

Professor Patrick Verkooijen, CEO of GCA and Distinguished Chair of the Wangari Maathai Institute said:
“It is only by adapting to climate change that Africa can reach its potential. Yet promised climate finance—which is necessary to underpin wider development goals—remains critically short of what is needed. President Ruto has played a crucial role in the implementation of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program across the continent and I commend his leadership in hosting the Africa Climate Summit. I look forward to our continued collaboration to ensure the Summit outcomes are delivered for Africa’s march to sustainable economic transformation and green growth.”

During the Africa Climate Summit, President Ruto announced Kenya will host regional headquarters for GCA in Nairobi:
“I have had opportunity to interact with the Global Center for Adaptation, an international organisation based in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, whose constitution is an appealing emblem of our aspirations, from the aspirational design of its  global headquarters and futuristic regional headquarters in Nairobi, comprising green walls and roof as well as rain gardens, to the collaborative culture of its staff. Unsurprisingly, the Center is intended to inspire the world to thrive with nature instead of pursuing the dangerous course of seeking to thrive at nature’s expense.”

It is expected the new Africa headquarters will open in Nairobi in January 2025.

Notes to Editors

About the Global Center on Adaptation
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to accelerate action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sectors. Founded in 2018, GCA operates from the largest floating office in the world, located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. GCA has a worldwide network of regional offices in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire; Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Beijing, China.

About the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program
The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) is a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA). It aims to mobilize $25 billion, over five years, to accelerate and scale climate adaptation action across the continent. This ambition is delivered through the AAAP Upstream Financing Facility managed by the Global Center on Adaptation and the African Development Bank’s climate action window in the ADF replenishment. AAAP works across four pillars to achieve transformational results: Climate-Smart Digital Technologies for Agriculture and Food Security; African Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator; Youth Empowerment for Entrepreneurship and Job Creation in Climate Adaptation and Resilience and Innovative Financial Initiatives for Africa.

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Novo estudo global revela que pessoas que sentem dor estão se sentindo cada vez mais socialmente excluídas

  • Última edição do Índice de Dor Haleon revela que metade (49%) das pessoas com dor se sentem estigmatizadas[1][2]
  • 42% se sentem regularmente solitários devido à dor, e um terço sente solidão séria (com base na escala de solidão da UCLA)[3]
  • 32% das pessoas que vivem com dor temem ser julgadas
  • Mulheres, pessoas de cor e a comunidade LGBQ+ são as mais afetadas
  • A Geração Z é mais propensa a não se sentir ouvida do que os Baby Boomers

LONDRES, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Um novo estudo com 18.097 pessoas em 18 países revelou que a sociedade se tornou menos tolerante com as pessoas que sofrem mesmo diante do fato que os efeitos da COVID-19 aumentaram a conscientização sobre a saúde global.

A quinta edição do Índice de Dor Haleon (HPI)[1], conduzido pela empresa de saúde do consumidor Haleon, sugere que as atitudes em relação à dor na sociedade pós-pandemia agora são mais de crítica e menos tolerantes, com metade (49%) das pessoas com dor se sentindo estigmatizadas e um terço (32%) temendo ser julgada por ter dor.

O índice global analisa o impacto real que a dor tem na vida das pessoas há quase uma década. O estudo deste ano constatou que, desde a sua primeira edição em 2014, o impacto social e emocional da dor aumentou quase 25%, com o estigma e o isolamento social decorrentes da dor cotidiana aumentando em todo o mundo. 42% das pessoas entrevistadas disseram que se sentem solitários quando têm dor. A solidão séria aumentou em todo o mundo, com relato de 38% das pessoas na China continental, 33% na Austrália e 32% no Reino Unido. Isso coincide com os alertas sobre os impactos da solidão e do isolamento social na saúde pública emitidos pela Organização Mundial de Saúde [4] e a Epidemia de Solidão [5] apontada no primeiro semestre de 2023.

A Dra. Linda Papadopoulos, Psicóloga e Autora, comentou: “A dor cotidiana é um problema de saúde que pode ser facilmente descartada ou banalizada. Muitas pessoas não percebem isso pode ser muito pior do que os próprios sintomas. O resultado da solidão e do impacto na saúde mental causado pela falta de empatia e por ser tratado de forma diferente só piora. Como sociedade, precisamos aumentar a empatia e a compreensão em um mundo que continua cada vez mais a ignorar essas questões.”

O HPI revelou que as pessoas que já passam por preconceito, discriminação e exclusão na sociedade são as mais afetadas por essa visão quanto a dor.

  • 58% das mulheres disseram que sua dor foi tratada de forma diferente, desacreditada ou discriminada em comparação com 49% dos homens. Os índices mais altos foram encontrados entre as mulheres da Índia (74%), Reino da Arábia Saudita (KSA) (74%), Brasil (74%) e China continental (61%).
  • 59% das pessoas de cor disseram que sua dor foi tratada de forma diferente, desacreditada ou discriminada em comparação com 48% das pessoas brancas. Os índices mais altos foram encontrados no Brasil (71%), Polônia (64%), EUA (64%), e Reino Unido (60%).
  • 44% das pessoas LGBQ+ temem as suposições sobre elas e sua dor, em comparação com 32% dos heterossexuais. Os índices mais altos foram encontrados na Índia (74%), EUA (74%), Canadá (74%) e Austrália (48%).

O estudo também revelou uma divisão geracional acentuada na forma como as pessoas sentem dor, sugerindo que os pacientes mais jovens têm mais dificuldades para falar sobre a dor conhecida e buscar tratamento:

  • 70% das pessoas da Geração Z disseram que sua dor foi tratada de forma diferente, desacreditada ou discriminada em comparação com 40% dos Baby Boomers. Os índices mais altos foram encontrados na Índia (80%), EUA (79%) e Reino Unido (74%).
  • 45% das pessoas da Geração Z as disseram que falar sobre a dor é um tabu em comparação com 35% dos Baby Boomers.

Embora a geração mais velha ache mais fácil falar sobre a dor e acessar tratamento, eles são os mais marginalizados quando se trata de acessar informações relacionadas à saúde online. 45% das pessoas de 75 a 84 anos disseram ter dificuldade ao acesso online sobre o assunto por não terem confiança em navegar na internet, em comparação com 33% no geral.

Os entrevistados concordaram com a necessidade de uma visão mais personalizada e compassiva da dor. Mais de dois terços (68%) das pessoas disseram que mais empatia para lidar com o preconceito e a exclusão faria uma grande diferença na sua dor. Enquanto isso, 69% disseram que gostariam que os médicos e 62% gostariam que os farmacêuticos fossem mais bem treinados sobre a sensação da dor em diferentes pacientes.

Lisa Jennings, Diretora da Categoria Global de Remédios de Venda Livre da Haleon, disse: “Embora a dor seja uma experiência humana universal, resultando em solidão e estigma para muitos, seu impacto varia consideravelmente entre os grupos sociais, com os mais marginalizados entre os mais afetados. O nosso objetivo é eliminar as barreiras para alcançar uma melhor saúde cotidiana para todos – independentemente da idade, raça, etnia, gênero, orientação sexual, deficiência e outros fatores. O HPI mostra que podemos diminuir o impacto social e emocional da dor mudando as percepções e a conversa sobre o controle da dor. É por isso que estamos agindo por meio de vários programas, como nossa iniciativa #ListenToPain, que está sendo lançada para profissionais de saúde em todo o mundo.”

O programa # ListenToPainda Haleon apoia os profissionais de saúde para que possam melhorar a comunicação com os seus pacientes e a ter uma discussão focada na dor de cada pessoa. #ListentoPain inclui cinco perfis que descrevem as pessoas com diferentes atitudes e comportamentos em relação ao tratamento da dor que ajudam os profissionais de saúde a personalizar sua abordagem com seus pacientes. Com a continuidade dos cuidados, o verdadeiro entendimento de como a dor pode mudar ao longo do tempo, resultando em estratégias de gestão da dor mais compreensíveis e mais eficazes a longo prazo.

Contato com a Mídia

Para mais informação sobre o HPI ou solicitar uma entrevista, contate:

Nina.bass@edelman.com

Amy.barker@edelman.com

Para informação sobre a Haleon, contate:

gemma.x.thomas@haleon.com

Notas aos Editores

Sobre o estudo Haleon Pain Index (Índice de Dor da Haleon)

O Haleon Pain Index (HPI) é um estudo social longitudinal exclusivo, globalmente representativo, conduzido pela Edelman Data x Intelligence (DXI). O estudo foi projetado para dar voz às pessoas que sentem dor e avaliar o estado evolutivo da dor. O estudo capta o impacto da sensação da dor na vida cotidiana dos indivíduos, sua saúde, suas sensações, emoções, motivações e comportamentos, com foco na experiência humana. Na sua quinta edição, o estudo avalia as barreiras de inclusão na saúde para o tratamento eficaz da dor. As percepções de mais de 18.000 entrevistados em 18 países foram obtidas na quinta edição.

Mercados rastreados no HPI 5: Austrália, Brasil, Canadá, China, Colômbia, França, Alemanha, Índia, Itália, KSA, Malásia, México, Polônia, África do Sul, Espanha, Suécia, Reino Unido, EUA.

As faixas etárias são divididas em diferentes gerações:

  • Geração Z: pessoas de 18 a 26 anos de idade
  • Milênios: pessoas de 27 a 42 anos de idade
  • Geração X: pessoas de 43 a 58 anos de idade
  • Baby Boomers 1*: pessoas de 59 a 66 anos de idade
  • Baby Boomers 2*: pessoas de 67 a 77 anos de idade
  • Geração Silenciosa: pessoas de 78 a 84 anos de idade

1*Pela primeira vez, o Haleon Pain Index (HPI) agora está obtendo a voz de especialistas, clínicos gerais, farmacêuticos e enfermeiros, em 4 mercados principais: Austrália, Alemanha, KSA e EUA. Nesta primeira edição, reunimos informações de mais de 600 especialistas (150 por mercado*) por meio de uma pesquisa online personalizada de 15 minutos, explorando as opiniões sobre a dor, seus desafios como profissionais de saúde e o papel que eles podem desempenhar na condução de mudanças positivas.

2*Nos EUA, nossas entrevistas incluíram um grupo de médicos e enfermeiros; na Austrália e na Arábia Saudita, um grupo de médicos e farmacêuticos, e na Alemanha, um grupo de farmacêuticos e assistentes de farmacêuticos.

Sobre a Listen To Pain

#ListenToPain é uma iniciativa global da Haleon que viabiliza que os profissionais de saúde maximizem seu tempo com os pacientes e os ajudem a entender melhor a sensação de dor de um paciente — e forneçam ao paciente um plano de tratamento adequado. Encontrada na Haleon Health Partner, uma plataforma digital dedicada para profissionais de saúde, a # ListenToPain inclui uma série de ferramentas práticas para aprimorar as interações, avaliações e resultados. Essas ferramentas e recursos para os farmacêuticos os ajudarão a entender melhor a dor dos seus pacientes e a conversar sobre o controle da dor.

Para mais informação e recursos completos de #ListentoPain visite www.haleonhealthpartner.com.

Sobre A Haleon
A Haleon (LSE/NYSE: HLN) é líder global em saúde do consumidor que tem por objetivo aprimorar a saúde cotidiana de forma mais humana. O portfólio de produtos da Haleon abrange cinco categorias principais: Saúde Oral, Alívio da Dor, Saúde Respiratória, Saúde Digestiva e Outras, e Vitaminas, Minerais e Suplementos (VMS). Suas marcas de longa data – como Advil, Sensodyne, Panadol, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, Polident, parodontax e Centrum – são desenvolvidas com base na ciência confiável, inovação e profundo entendimento humano.
Para mais informação, visite www.haleon.com.

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1 Haleon. Pain Index. 2023. Data on file.
2 The Haleon Pain Index is formerly known as the Global Pain Index.
3 Russell, D, et al.,1978. Developing a measure of loneliness. Journal of Personality Assessment, 42, 290-294. Available: https://fetzer.org/sites/default/files/images/stories/pdf/selfmeasures/Self_Measures_for_Loneliness_and_Interpersonal_Problems_UCLA_LONELINESS.pdf. [2023, September 18].
4 World Health Organization (WHO). N.d. Social Isolation and Loneliness. Available: https://www.who.int/teams/social-determinants-of-health/demographic-change-and-healthy-ageing/social-isolation-and-loneliness [2023, September 18].
5 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2023. Health Risks of Social Isolation and Loneliness. Available: https://www.cdc.gov/emotional-wellbeing/social-connectedness/loneliness.htm#:~:text=Social%20isolation%20and%20loneliness%20have,linked%20to%20increased%20risk%20for%3A&text=Heart%20disease%20and%20stroke.,Type%202%20diabetes. [2023, September 18].

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Une nouvelle étude mondiale révèle que les personnes qui souffrent se sentent plus socialement exclues que jamais

Une nouvelle étude mondiale révèle que les personnes qui souffrent se sentent plus socialement exclues que jamais

  • La toute dernière édition de Haleon Pain Index indique que la moitié (49 %) des individus qui souffrent se sentent stigmatisés[1][2]
  • 42 % des répondants se sentent régulièrement seuls à cause de leur douleur, et un tiers ressent un grave sentiment de solitude (sur la base de l’échelle du sentiment de solitude de l’UCLA)[3]
  • 32 % des personnes qui souffrent craignent d’être jugées
  • Les femmes, les personnes de couleur et les membres de la communauté LGBQ+ sont les plus touchés
  • Les individus de la génération Z sont plus susceptibles de ne pas se sentir entendus que les baby-boomers

LONDRES, 29 sept. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Une nouvelle étude auprès de 18 097 personnes à travers 18 pays a démontré que la société était devenue moins tolérante vis-à-vis des gens qui souffrent, malgré la COVID-19 qui a eu pour effet de sensibiliser l’opinion publique sur la santé à l’échelle mondiale.

La cinquième édition de Haleon Pain Index (HPI)[1], une étude menée par Haleon, société axée sur la santé des consommateurs, suggère que les attitudes à l’égard de la douleur dans la société post-pandémique sont aujourd’hui plus critiques et moins tolérantes, la moitié (49 %) des individus qui souffrent se sentant stigmatisés et un tiers (32 %) craignant d’être jugés en raison de leur douleur.

Cette étude mondiale explore le véritable impact de la douleur sur la vie des gens depuis près d’une décennie. L’étude de cette année a démontré que, depuis la première édition en 2014, l’impact social et émotionnel de la douleur a augmenté de près de 25 %, la stigmatisation et l’isolement social dus à la douleur quotidienne étant en hausse à l’échelle mondiale. 42 % des personnes interrogées ont déclaré se sentir régulièrement seules lorsqu’elles souffrent. Les sentiments de grave solitude ont bondi à l’échelle mondiale, 38 % des individus en Chine continentale, 33 % en Australie et 32 % au Royaume-Uni ayant indiqué en éprouver. Cela coïncide avec les avertissements concernant les impacts de la solitude et de l’isolement social sur la santé publique émis par l’Organisation mondiale de la santé[4] et avec l’épidémie de sentiments de solitude[5] mise en lumière au printemps 2023.

La Dre Linda Papadopoulos, auteure et psychologue, a commenté : « Les douleurs du quotidien constituent un trouble de santé qui peut facilement se retrouver ignoré ou banalisé. De nombreuses personnes ne réalisent pas que ses effets peuvent être bien pires que les symptômes eux-mêmes. L’impact du manque d’empathie et de la stigmatisation sur les sentiments de solitude et la santé mentale ne fait que s’aggraver. En tant que société, nous devons améliorer notre empathie et notre compréhension dans un monde qui continue de s’endurcir face à ces problèmes. »

HPI a révélé que les personnes qui subissent déjà des préjugés, de la discrimination et l’exclusion de la société sont les plus touchées par ces visions de plus en plus dures de la douleur.

  • 58 % des femmes ont déclaré que leur douleur avait été traitée différemment, ou avait fait l’objet de doutes ou de discriminations, contre 49 % des hommes. Ces sentiments sont les plus forts parmi les femmes en Inde (74 %), en Arabie saoudite (74 %), au Brésil (74 %) et en Chine continentale (61 %).
  • 59 % des personnes de couleur ont déclaré que leur douleur avait été traitée différemment, ou avait fait l’objet de doutes ou de discriminations, contre 48 % des individus blancs. Ces sentiments sont les plus forts au Brésil (71 %), en Pologne (64 %) et aux États-Unis (64%), tandis que cela reste vrai pour 60 % des répondants basés au Royaume-Uni.
  • 44 % des membres de la communauté LGBQ+ craignaient que les autres se fassent des idées sur eux et leur douleur, contre 32 % des hétérosexuels. Ces sentiments sont les plus forts en Inde (61 %), aux États-Unis (54 %), au Canada (49 %) et en Australie (48 %).

L’étude a aussi révélé un grand fossé générationnel en ce qui concerne la façon dont les gens expérimentent la douleur, suggérant que les patients plus jeunes ont le plus du mal à faire connaître leur douleur et à accéder à un traitement :

  • 70 % des membres de la génération Z ont déclaré que leur douleur avait été traitée différemment, ou avait fait l’objet de doutes ou de discriminations, par rapport à 40 % des baby-boomers. Ces sentiments sont les plus forts en Inde (80 %), aux États-Unis (79 %) et pour 74 % des répondants au Royaume-Uni.
  • 45 % des membres de la génération Z ont déclaré qu’il était trop tabou de parler de leur douleur, contre 35 % des baby-boomers.

Alors que l’ancienne génération trouve qu’il est plus facile d’exprimer sa douleur et d’accéder à un traitement, ses membres sont les plus marginalisés pour ce qui est d’accéder à des informations de santé en ligne. 45 % des 75–84 ans ont déclaré qu’ils avaient du mal à accéder à ce genre d’informations en ligne car ils n’avaient pas assez confiance pour naviguer sur Internet, par rapport à 33 % globalement.

Les répondants ont convenu du besoin d’une vision plus personnalisée et compatissante de la douleur. Plus de deux tiers (68 %) des répondants ont déclaré que davantage d’empathie vis-à-vis des préjugés et de l’exclusion ferait pour eux une grande différence en ce qui concerne leur expérience de la douleur. Dans le même temps, 69 % des répondants ont déclaré qu’ils aimeraient que les médecins soient mieux formés sur la douleur personnelle que peuvent ressentir différents patients. 62 % souhaiteraient la même chose pour les pharmaciens.

Lisa Jennings, responsable de la catégorie des médicaments sans ordonnance à l’échelle mondiale chez Haleon, a déclaré : « Bien que la douleur soit une expérience humaine universelle, qui donne lieu à des sentiments de solitude et de stigmatisation pour beaucoup d’individus, son impact varie considérablement entre les groupes sociaux, les plus marginalisés étant les plus touchés. Nous avons pour ambition de briser les barrières d’une meilleure santé pour tous au quotidien, indépendamment de l’âge, de la race, de l’origine ethnique, du genre, de l’orientation sexuelle, du handicap et d’autres facteurs. HPI montre que nous pouvons amoindrir l’impact social et émotionnel de la douleur en changeant les perceptions et les conversations sur la gestion de la douleur. C’est pourquoi nous agissons à travers plusieurs programmes tels que notre initiative #ListenToPain qui est en train d’être déployée auprès des professionnels de santé du monde entier. »

Le programme #ListenToPain de Haleon aide les professionnels de santé à améliorer la communication avec leurs patients et à profiter d’une discussion ciblée sur la douleur, personnalisée en fonction de l’individu. #ListentoPain inclut cinq profils décrivant des gens aux attitudes et comportements différents concernant la gestion de la douleur, qui aident les professionnels de santé à personnaliser leur approche vis-à-vis de leurs patients. Dans le cadre de soins continus, une véritable compréhension de la façon dont la douleur peut changer au fil du temps permet la mise en place de stratégies de gestion de la douleur plus évoluées et plus efficaces sur le long terme.

Contacts auprès des médias

Pour tout complément d’information sur HPI, ou pour des demandes d’entretiens, veuillez contacter :

Nina.bass@edelman.com

Amy.barker@edelman.com

Pour tout complément sur Haleon, veuillez contacter :

gemma.x.thomas@haleon.com

Notes à l’intention des rédacteurs

À propos de l’étude Haleon Pain Index

Haleon Pain Index (HPI) est une étude sociale longitudinale propriétaire mondialement représentative menée par Edelman Data x Intelligence (DXI). Cette étude vise à permettre de s’exprimer aux individus qui souffrent ainsi qu’à évaluer le statut en pleine évolution de la douleur. Elle saisit l’impact perçu de la douleur sur le quotidien des individus, leur santé, leurs sentiments, leurs émotions, leurs motivations et leurs comportements, en mettant l’expérience humaine au centre. Pour sa cinquième édition, cette étude évalue les obstacles d’inclusion de la santé à un traitement efficace de la douleur. Les perceptions de plus de 18 000 répondants à travers 18 pays ont été recueillies dans le cadre de cette cinquième édition.

Les marchés ciblés par HPI 5 sont les suivants : Afrique du Sud, Allemagne, Arabie saoudite, Australie, Brésil, Canada, Chine, Colombie, Espagne, États-Unis, France, Inde, Italie, Malaisie, Mexique, Pologne, Royaume-Uni, Suède.

Les groupes d’âges sont répartis selon différentes générations :

  • La génération Z : les individus de 18 à 26 ans
  • La génération Y : les individus de 27 à 42 ans
  • La génération X : les individus de 43 à 58 ans
  • Les baby-boomers 1* : les individus de 59 à 66 ans
  • Les baby-boomers 2* : les individus de 67 à 77 ans
  • La génération silencieuse : les individus de 78 à 84 ans

1*Pour la première fois, Haleon Pain Index (HPI) recueille l’opinion d’experts, de généralistes, de pharmaciens et d’infirmiers, sur 4 marchés clés : l’Allemagne, l’Arabie saoudite, l’Australie et les États-Unis. Pour cette édition, nous avons rassemblé des insights auprès de plus de 600 experts (150 par marché*) dans le cadre d’une enquête en ligne personnalisée de 15 minutes, afin explorer leur vision de la douleur, leurs défis en tant que professionnels de santé et le rôle qu’ils peuvent jouer pour créer un changement positif.

2*Aux États-Unis, nos entretiens ont eu lieu avec des médecins et infirmiers, en Australie et en Arabie saoudite avec des médecins et pharmaciens, et en Allemagne avec des pharmaciens et des aide-pharmaciens.

À propos de Listen To Pain

#ListenToPain est une initiative mondiale de Haleon visant à permettre aux professionnels de santé de maximiser leur temps avec les patients et à les aider à mieux comprendre l’expérience de la douleur du patient, afin de prescrire au malade un programme de soins qui lui convient. Se basant sur Haleon Health Partner, une plateforme numérique dédiée pour les professionnels de santé, #ListenToPain inclut une série d’outils pratiques pour des interactions, évaluations et résultats améliorés. Ces outils et ressources pour les pharmaciens les aideront à mieux comprendre la douleur de leurs patients et à mieux gérer les conversations sur la gestion de la douleur.

Pour tout complément d’information et voir la gamme complète de ressources de #ListentoPain, rendez-vous sur www.haleonhealthpartner.com.

À propos de Haleon
Haleon (LSE / NYSE : HLN) est un leader mondial de la santé des consommateurs, ayant pour objectif d’offrir une meilleure santé au quotidien à l’humanité. Le portefeuille de produits de Haleon couvre cinq catégories majeures, à savoir la santé orale, le soulagement de la douleur, la santé respiratoire, la santé digestive ainsi que les sujets autres, les vitamines, les minéraux et les compléments alimentaires. Ses marques de longue date, comme Advil, Sensodyne, Panadol, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, Polident, parodontax et Centrum, se basent sur une science éprouvée, l’innovation et une compréhension humaine approfondie.
Pour tout complément d’information, veuillez consulter le site www.haleon.com.

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1 Haleon. Pain Index. 2023. Données au dossier.
2 Haleon Pain Index était autrefois dénommé Global Pain Index.
3 Russell, D, et al., 1978. Developing a measure of loneliness. Journal of Personality Assessment, 42, 290-294. Disponible à l’adresse : https://fetzer.org/sites/default/files/images/stories/pdf/selfmeasures/Self_Measures_for_Loneliness_and_Interpersonal_Problems_UCLA_LONELINESS.pdf. [18 septembre 2023 ].
4 Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS). N.d. Social Isolation and Loneliness. Disponible à l’adresse : https://www.who.int/teams/social-determinants-of-health/demographic-change-and-healthy-ageing/social-isolation-and-loneliness [18 septembre 2023].
5 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2023. Health Risks of Social Isolation and Loneliness. Disponible à l’adresse : https://www.cdc.gov/emotional-wellbeing/social-connectedness/loneliness.htm#:~:text=Social%20isolation%20and%20loneliness%20have,linked%20to%20increased%20risk%20for%3A&text=Heart%20disease%20and%20stroke.,Type%202%20diabetes. [18 septembre 2023].

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African handball: Petro start championship with win

Petro de Luanda beat, on Thursday, the FAP team from Cameroon, by 42-22, in a game related to the inaugural round of Group-B of the African Champion Clubs’ Cup in senior women’s handball, starting the event in the best possible way.

1.º de Agosto, another Angolan representative, enter the scene this Friday against Nziko from Cameroon, in a competition that takes place in the Republic of Cango Brazzaville.

The “military” team (1º de Agosto), defending champions, are looking to win their 8th trophy, while Petro de Luanda are vying for their twentieth cup.

The race, which has been contested since 1979, took a break in 2020 and 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In the last edition in Hammamet (Tunisia), the Angolan final ended in favour of the “military”, by 29 – 24.

1.º de Agosto are part of group A where they will face Congo’s Grain de, Nziko from Cameroon and Al Ahly from Egypt.

Petro de Luanda are in group (B) with FAP from Cameroon, Bandama from Côte d’Ivoire and DGSP from Congo.

Source: Angola Press News Agency

Nationalist Hermínio Escórcio dies

Angolan nationalist Hermínio Escórcio passed away this Friday in the Republic of South Africa, aged 88.

According to a Petro de Luanda source (Hermínio Escórcio was honorary president of this club), the politician was undergoing treatment in south Africa.

The late nationalist was the civil affairs office director of the country’s first president, António Agostinho Neto, between 1975 and 1979. He was also ambassador to several countries such as Argentina, Germany, Austria, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.

Hermínio Joaquim Escórcio was born in Lobito municipality, centre-west Benguela Province. He had degrees in Economy, Administration and Public Relations.

He was part of the struggle against the colonial regime through the People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) since 1958. In this ambit, he was once a political prisoner (from 1963 to 1974).

Among other posts, the nationalist was also once the Director-General of the state-owned oil company Sonangol.

Source: Angola Press News Agency

Stakeholders urge states, LGAs to boost rabies elimination

Stakeholders in the animal health sector have urged the states and local governments to step up efforts at dog vaccination in order to meet 2030 rabies elimination in Nigeria.

The stakeholders– Life Stock Management Services (LMS) and the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the commemoration of the World Rabies Day.

World Rabies Day is observed annually on September 28 and the theme for 2023 is, “All for 1, one health for all.”

Dr Abubakar Muhammed, Director and Chief Executive Officer of LMS, in his keynote address, said the states and local councils should prioritise efforts at rabies elimination by carrying out awareness campaign and dog vaccination on regular basis.

He identified weak coordination of fight against rabies at the subnational level as a challenge militating against rabies control in the country.

Muhammed said that rabies was one of the deadliest tropical zoonoses and one of the six disease prioritised in the animal health sector.

According to him, the 2018 Nigeria Centre for Disease Control report shows that no fewer than 10,000 dog-bite incidences in Nigeria are documented per annum with over 1,600 deaths.

He said the best way to go in achieving the set target was to collaborate with traditional rulers and intensify awareness on the danger pose by rabies and its preventive measure.

Muhammed listed other challenges militating against rabies elimination as inadequate laboratory diagnostic capacity especially in the human sector, limited access to vaccines and support in rural areas.

Others, according to him, are poor funding for rabies programme with high cost of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), little awareness on anti-rabies vaccines and PEP as well as inadequate legislation.

He identified the way forward as stronger collaborative efforts by major stakeholders the ministries of agriculture, health and environment as well as private sector, stronger engagement and linkage with states and local governments.

Also, Dr Chinna-Joe Iruobe, Chairman NVMA FCT Chapter, said rabies was a deadly zoonotic viral disease known to man.

“It is zoonotic in nature; affecting all warm blooded animals and man and is mostly transmitted by domestic and wild canidae through the bite of an infected animal mostly dogs and cats.

“Rabies is deadly and accounts for about 59,000 human deaths annually, however it is of essence to note that it is preventable when our dogs and cats are adequately vaccinated annually and kept on leash, ” she said.

Speaking on the theme, Iruobe said the association was partnering with LMS, NCDC, Federal Ministry of Health, Environment and Agriculture and Food Security to ensure elimination of rabies menace by 2030.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

Fagbemi tasks MDAs on proactive sharing of public information

Justice Minister, Lateef Fagbemi has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies to adopt proactive method in disclosure of information to ensure transparency in implementing access to information.

Fagbemi made the call on Thursday at an event in commemoration of the International Day For Universal Access to Information (IDUAI).

He said that the proactive disclosures by MDAs will enhance the implementation of the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act of 2011.

He added that the event with the theme: ‘The Importance of the Online Space For Access To Information’ was timely as the world yearn for the release of accurate information without being asked for it.

“The right to access Information held by public authorities recognized by the international community fundamental, not only is a means to protect other rights, including democracy, but to also support sustainable development”.

The Federal Government enacted the Freedom of Information act to make public records and information more freely available, provide for public access to public records and information, protect public records and information to the extent consistent with the public interest.

“It also protects personal privacy, serving public officers from adverse consequences of disclosing certain kinds of official information without authorisation and establish procedures for the achievement of those purposes.

‘When MDA’s periodically publish their data on their websites, t increases the flow of information from government to the public and limits the need for formal applications under the FOI Act.

“The adoption of proactive disclosure measures also assists the MDA in reducing time and resources spent in reviewing Individual requests.

“It demonstrates government’s commitment to transparency, openness and accountability, which in turn increases public confidence in government Initiatives and actions”.

Also speaking, the Head of FOI Unit of the ministry, Mr Garuba Godwin cited that Section II stipulates forty ((40) classes of records and information must be proactively disclosed by all public Institution.

“Section 2 (4) FOIA also encourage proactive disclosure by mandating public institution to ensure that information is widely disseminated to people through print, electronic, Online etc,” Godwin said.

Mrs Faith Nwadibhi, Executive Director, Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) and Mr Stanley Achonu, Country Director, ONE Campaign were among the CSOs actors that dissected the processes and enlightened participants at the event.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria