Author: Ewang Johnson
Studying medicine abroad is an exciting and life-changing opportunity – one that opens the door to global education, diverse clinical experiences, and an international medical career. But it also means making big choices and being prepared. To help aspiring doctors make the right choices, St. George’s University, School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has provided seven key guidelines that prospective doctors should take into account before embarking on this rewarding but challenging path.1. Know your why and what are your career goals Before pursuing a medical degree, it’s essential to be fully committed to the journey. Studying medicine requires years of…
In this edition of Entre Nous we’re discussing the Paris Photo exhibition which kicks off at the Grand Palais on November 13 and runs through to November 16. It’s the biggest photography fair in the world. We speak to the artistic director of the fair, Anna Planas, and Gauri Gill, an Indian artist whose series “The Village on the Highway” is being shown at the event. She tells us why her work focuses on rural India, including the 2021 farmers’ protest. Source link
Rivia launched in Ghana in 2024 with a simple goal: make healthcare accessible, enjoyable, and patient-centered.To do that, the company partnered with existing clinics, upgraded their physical infrastructure, trained their staff, and embedded Rivia’s own clinic management software (RiviaOS) into daily operations. Within eight months of joining the network, the average Rivia clinic triples its patient visits, according to the company.That’s not hard to believe because initial partner clinics received an essential upgrade — which included better infrastructure, new software, trained staff and well-stocked medical consumables. Add Rivia’s growing brand reputation and you start to see why people prefer “Rivia…
At first, its soft cushions, luxurious rugs and fine china evoke the warm hospitality of an Afghan home. Yet as the immersive theatrical experience progresses, the audience feels the walls closing in, the sky outside darkens and the narrator’s stories become increasingly bleak in tone. “One’s own room: Inside Kabul” is an artistic take on the circumstances Afghan women and girls are currently living in: limited to their homes, with scarce opportunities for education. Its co-creator, Caroline Gillet, tells us about creating this space based on the accounts of Raha and Marwa, the two Afghan women whose stories made up…
As African travelers increasingly seek unique destinations that combine luxury with cultural richness, the Cayman Islands emerge as an unexpected yet perfect choice. This Caribbean paradise offers African travelers a destination that combines exotic discovery with surprising familiarity—a place where cultural exchange flows naturally, creating meaningful travel experiences that resonate long after returning home.A Cultural Haven That Celebrates DiversityDespite common misconceptions about who visits the Cayman Islands, the destination boasts remarkable diversity in both its population and visitors. The Cayman Islands’ multicultural heritage creates an atmosphere where African visitors often experience a profound sense of connection. Here, you’ll find genuine…
Mario Cuomo said those words decades ago, and they have been repeated so often that many people have forgotten how true they are. Poetry is the language of vision. Prose is the language of responsibility. The line sits at the heart of every serious campaign. It is also a quote that carries its own quiet irony. Mario’s son, Andrew Cuomo, went on to become one of the most recognisable political figures in New York. Yet in the 2025 mayoral race, he lost to a very different kind of politician. Zohran Mamdani, born in Uganda and raised in New York, ran…
He creates images of a past, present and future that are tantalisingly close to reality: Phillip Toledano’s approach to photography harnesses technology, style and a sharp sense of humour. He joins us to talk about his latest book “Another England” and tells us how manipulating these scenes using artificial intelligence brings another layer to our ideas about “truth”. Phillip also talks about putting himself at the centre of his artwork, and we discuss the technological developments that are revolutionising the way we make and consume art and culture. Source link
Warner Bros Pictures(Credit: Warner Bros Pictures)One Battle After AnotherHow could you not love a film that has Leonardo DiCaprio running around in a bathrobe, hilariously trying to remember the password that would allow a revolutionary group to save his kidnapped daughter? A comic-action-drama with a pointed political theme, One Battle After Another is one of the year’s best films and is dominating the awards conversation. Those two things don’t always go together. Paul Thomas Anderson has, mysteriously, never won an Oscar, despite several best picture nominations and best director nods for Phantom Thread, There Will Be Blood and Licorice Pizza.…
Damian Burnett, Sales Director at VAS-X Modern customers no longer compare their experience with one telecoms operator against another, they benchmark their engagements against the best digital interactions they’ve had anywhere. This means that if your self-service portal isn’t intuitive, easy to use and available 24/7, your customers will notice and they might even be inspired to go elsewhere. In fact, a 2017 McKinsey & Co study found that the telecoms companies that implement a comprehensive, analytics-based approach to managing their customer base – which means that they’re using customer data to improve how they address customers needs and provide better experiences…
France’s SACD collective representing some 60,000 writers for cinema, TV, theatre and comedy shows has filed a lawsuit in Paris alleging copyright infringements by the Chinese-owned social media platform, which is facing rising regulatory pressure in Europe. Source link