Indigenous Health

The theme for the twenty fourth session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is "Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges”
The forum takes place in New York.
Cultural Survival attended, and spoke to some of the delegates who attended.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)
Interviewee: Maria Jose Andrade Cerda (Quechua)

WHO estimates that more than 13 million deaths around the world each year are due to avoidable environmental causes. This includes the climate crisis which is the single biggest health threat facing humanity. The climate crisis is also a health crisis.
In this program, we hear from Nailejileji Tipap who will tell us about the health of the Maasai people of Tanzania.

Sound and Soil is a live, collaborative, and experimental performance that took place in Nababeep, South Africa. Situated in the far Northern Cape Province, 50 kms north of Springbok and 65 kms from the Namibian border post Vioolsdrift, the performance included a collaboration with the Nama Stap Dansers from Steinkopf. Craig Beckett from Indigenous Youth Exchange Africa attended the event.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Interviewee Craig Beckett (Naro, Nama)
"Lights in the forest" by Ziibiwan, used with permission.

Inhabitants of China consumed tea thousands of years ago, according to archaeological evidence.
Water is the world's most consumed drink, and tea thereafter. It is believed that tea originated in Asia, but it is still being determined exactly where it grew first.

The 75th-anniversary celebration of the World Health Organization will take place on April 7th, 2023, which is also World Health Day.
The World Health Organization was founded in 1948 to promote health and help the vulnerable - so that everyone, everywhere can achieve the highest level of health and well-being. 
During WHO's 75th anniversary year, we can celebrate public health achievements that have improved the quality of life over the past seven decades. In addition, it is an opportunity to motivate action to deal with today's and tomorrow's health challenges.

In this radio program, Owelle FM discusses the dangers of misinformation pertaining to Health.
Produced by Owelle FM.
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In this radio program, Paramount FM discusses the challenges on the health sector brought on by the covid-19 pandemic.
Produced by Paramount FM Abeokuta.
All music courtesy of Paramount FM.

In this episode, Rose Yusuf Kaisar from Liberty Radio talks about COVID-19 vaccines and the importance of getting vaccinated. She interviewed Dr. Neyu Iliyasu an Incidence Manager, Emergency Operations Center, Kaduna state of Nigeria.
Produced by Liberty Radio.

This series from Positive FM looks at how Covid-19 has affected Nigeria. Issues such as the local economy, vaccines, and many more are discussed.
Life as we knew it has changed dramatically since the pandemic began. This episode explores the new normal.
All music and voices courtesy of Positive FM.

In this radio series Owelle FM discuss COVID-19 related issues.
In this program, Owelle FM discusses the importance of entrepreneurship during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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