August 29, 2023 - Trending Vibes

Bloodshed in the Ethiopia-Amhara: Death Toll to 183

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe UN human rights office reported on Tuesday that, fighting between Ethiopia’s military and militiamen in the Amhara region has claimed the live of at least 183 people. This announcement provides the most comprehensive independent death toll to date regarding the month long conflict. In response to the violence, the government has arrested more than 1,000 people nationwide under the declare state of emergency. The UN added in a statement that a considerable portion of those taken to custody are reported to be youths members of ethnic Amhara origin. The Ethiopians government spokesperson has yet to respond to a request for comment. In accordance to that, accusations have fueled the conflict among many in Amhara. The Ethiopia’s second most populous regions, who assert that the government is working to undermine their security. The government denies these allegations. READ ALSO: However, earlier this month, government forces has recaptured major towns and cities across the region that was initially been taken over by the militiamen. But, the conflict continues to persist. “With federal forces reasserting their presence in certain town and Fano militias reportedly retreating into rural areas. We call on all actors to stop killings, other violation and abuses,” the UN statement said. In addition, two Doctors reported that fresh fighting on Sunday in the town of Debre Tabor led to the killing of at least four people. The clashes erupted roughly a week after Ethiopia’s military entered the town. Stated by one of the doctors who spoke under the condition of anonymity for safety reasons. One of the doctors stated that, he personally observed the bodies of the four people died in clashes. He also noted numerous wounded individual, including his father-in-law. Who had been shot in the chest by unknown gunman near his house. The other doctor confirmed death toll of at least seven individuals. Comprising three civilians and for police officers. The police officers had been involved in the fighting to support the Ethiopia military.

The Super Being: Live Worms In A Human Brain

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Reading Time: 2 minutesScience and medicine never disappoints by showing us the world new discovery. The mystery of a live being with live worms in the Human Brain. In the groundbreaking achievement, scientist report discovering a live 8cm worm actively residing in the brain of an Australian woman. In Canberra last year, Surgeons actively removed the” String-like structure” from the patient’s affected frontal lobe during surgery. “It was definitely not what we were expecting. Everyone was shocked,” said operating surgeon Dr Hari Priya Bandi. For months, the 64 year old woman endured systems like stomach pain, coughing, and night sweats. Eventually, these evolved into forgetfulness and depressions. She entered the hospital in late January 2021, and later scan revealed a typical lesion within the right frontal lobe of the brain.” Yet, it was only during a biopsy conducted by Dr. Bandi in June 2022 that the root cause of her condition was unveiled. READ ALSO: Doctors stated that the red parasite could have been a live in her brain for a duration of up to two months. The woman, who reside in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal that her case represents the first recorded instance of larvae invasion and development in the human brain. The neurosurgeon who identified the worm noted that. As she began examining the brain area that had exhibited abnormality in the scans, she could feel it. “I thought, gosh, that feels funny, you couldn’t see anything more abnormal,” said Dr Bandi. “And then i was able to really feel something, and I took my tweezers and I pulled it out and i thought,” Gosh! What is that? Its moving!” “Everyone was shocked. The worm that we found was happily moving, quite vigorously, outside the brain,” she said. She then sought advice from her colleague, Sanjaya Senanayake, an infectious diseases expert, on how to proceed. However, researchers issue a warning that the case highlights the growing risk of diseases and infectious being transmitted from animals to people. Carpert pythons, non venomous sale that inhabit a large part of Australia, commonly host the Ophidascaries robertsi (scientific name ) roundworm. According to scientist, it ‘is highly likely that the woman acquired the roundworm while collecting Warrigal greens, a native grass species, by a lake near her home. The region is also home to carpet pythons. In the journal, Australian parasitology expert Mehrab Hossain hypothesized that the woman inadvertently became a “accidental host” by using the foraged plants, possibly tainted with python feces and parasite eggs, for cooking. To conclude, the ANU team has documented the emergence of 30 new infection types within the last 30 years. Among these, three quarters are zoonotic, indicating that they originated in animals and transmitted to humans.

Youth Bride Cash Reward in the Super China

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a bid to encourage young people to marry, “Youth Bride cash Rewards” are offered. It address concerns about a declining birth rate. Eastern Chinese county is offering couples a “reward” of 1,000 yuan for the young bride age less than 25 years. Last week, the Official WeChat account of Changshan county published a notice. The notice promotes age- appropriate marriage and childbearing, especially for new weds by offering a reward. The notice also incorporates a set of subsidies for childcare, fertility, education and benefiting couples with children. Amid China’s first population decrease in sixty years and the swift aging of its population. Legal are actively pursuing a variety of measures. These measures encompass financial incentives and improved childcare facilities. All aimed at increasing the birth rate and countering the challenge of population aging. READ ALSO: In China, The legal marriage age stands at 22 for males and 20 years for females. However, there has been a decreasing trend in the number of couples choosing to marry. This decline has in turn resulted in the reduced birth rate. This is driven by official policies that create challenges for the single women aiming to start families. According to government, data released in June. Marriage rates in 2022 hit a record low at 6.8 million, making the lowest count since 1986. The year also witnessed a decrease of 800,000 marriages compare to 2021 In addition, The state media reported that in 2022, China’s fertility rate is already one of the world’s lowest as estimated to have reached a record of 1.09. More ever, high child expense and the need to interrupt their careers have discourage numerous women. This has made them from having more or any children. Gender discrimination and enduring traditional beliefs portraying women as the primary caregivers for their offspring, continue to prevail throughout the county. Finally, low consumer confidence and increasing apprehensions about China’s economic health stand as significant reason. This is for the young Chinese individual who are disinclined to marry and have children at young age.

The KUCCPS New Implementation Program

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Reading Time: 2 minutesOn August 38, The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has implemented new program. The application process for admission to the Open Universities of Kenya. KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Agnes Mercy Wahome, announced that the application would be free of charge and have no deadline. “This is due to the uniqueness of the Open University’s mode of learning and flexible modular program design, that will allow student to study at their own pace and convenience,” said Wahome. In an unprecedented move in Kenya’s history, the university released new admission requirement. It will incorporate work experiences, short courses, or recognition of prior learning for admitting students to degree programs. The university is striving to break conventional barriers and create opportunities for a broader range of Kenyans to access university education in flexible and convenient manner. In addition, On August 3rd, 2023, President William Samoe Ruto chartered the Open University of Kenya (OUK) to cater all Kenyans. Who may have missed early opportunities or faced obstacles like formal grades, age, financial capacity, gender, or geographical location that hindered their access to university education. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elijah Omwenga, has made a request to the placement body. To list five degree programs and two postgraduate diploma course, on the student placement application portal. READ ALSO: To be eligible for undergraduate courses. The student must present their KCSE certificate or equivalent, and submit a portfolio for the recognition of prior learning as part of the minimum admission requirements. Furthermore, The university plans to offer various undergraduate program. Bachelor of Data Science, Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Bachelor of Technology Education, Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship and Bachelor of Economic and Statistics. The postgraduate programs will encompass the flagship Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability. Also Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design and Technology. Finally, The Degree and Postgraduate diploma programs consist of 12 to 14 course units per academic year. Postgraduate program are design for completion within one year. While Bachelor’s degree programs take four years. Students can choose flexible open learning, opting to study one course unit at a time if desired. This option is available for both bachelor’s degree and postgraduate diploma programs. Students located outside East Africa will be subject to an additional 10% fee.