Swahili Health Education Radio Show Growing Popularity
In Nairobi, Kenya the government run Voice of Kenya broadcasts a 15 minute Swahili program Zaa no Uwatunze Giving birth and caring for children. It uses comedy stars Mzee Pembe Omari Suleiman Kipanga Kipanga Asmani and Mama Nieri Fatuma Saleh to entertain while teaching health topics.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Voice of Kenya Network
Mzee Pembe Omari Suleiman
Kipanga Kipanga Asmani
Mama Nieri Fatuma Saleh
VOK
Kenya Leads New Health Education Soap Opera Radio Series
The Athens Messenger reports UNICEF and UNFPA fund a January 1975 broadcast directed by Mark Harris. Mass entertainers Mzee Pembe and Kimpanga engage listeners as Kenya pioneers a health education radio soap opera. Other African nations consider similar programs.
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United Nations Children’s Fund
Unicef
United Nations Fund For Population Activities
UNFPA
Mark Harris
Kenya
Africa
Tanzania
Swaziland
Zambia
Lesotho
Inida
Mzee Pembe
Mzee Pembe Radio Sketch Uses Humor to Promote Health
A Kenyan radio troupe led by Kipanga uses Mzee Pembe to lampoon old fashioned parenting and promote health concepts. The program features a straight man who challenges Mzee Pembe while health educators guide discussions. no scripts are used and audience letters flood in.
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Mzee Pembe
Chacha
Kiplangat
Onyango
Mutiso
Lord Muthaiga
Dukawalah
Chube Bhai
Kipanga
Ugali
Clincis
David Wainaina
Bernard Mwalenge
Kenya Health Division
Harris
Abby Advice Columns Cut Through Family Dilemmas
Abigail Van Buren addresses three readers grappling with honesty in gift giving within families and a troubled marriage. Uncle in the middle suggests asking kids directly about thank you notes, while Unhappy in VA confronts separation and counseling options amid a teen's blackmail, and a reader requests a creative headstone inscription idea.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
New Family Doctor Trend At Prince George’s General Center
Ten young doctors begin a three year family practice residency at Prince George’s General Family Health Care Center in Cheverly Maryland to provide comprehensive care under one roof. The program aims to revive traditional general practice and reduce fragmented care while offering lower costs than emergency or outpatient services.
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Cheverly
Prince George's County Hospital
Warlene Gray
Hyattsville
Ellwood Holland
Georgetown Medical School
Richard J. Lilly
Lilly
Prince George's General
Aloha Friday reshapes business attire in Honolulu
In Honolulu four days a week officials and professionals swap ties for aloha shirts as Aloha Shirt Friday gains ground. Industry leaders say the casual look boosts Hawaii garment makers and reflects a citywide shift toward color and ease, with wholesale revenues now near fifty million annually.
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Honolulu
Ray Sasaki Jr
Hawaii
Sasaki
Blow dryers misused risk hair damage says expert
Raymond Testa of Caprice Academy warns dorm residents and hobbyists about improper blow drying practices. He outlines correct heat settings, brush choices, and timing, and notes professionals designed tools for safe use while advising natural drying and regular trims.
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Raymond Testa
Caprice Academy of
Jersey City
Testa
Anthony de Sando
Conair
Club News: Ruth Circle Dinner at Mrs Harrison Brown Home
Ruth Circle members were served dinner by Mrs Harrison Brown of Bear Road at the holiday meeting. Mrs Merrill Chase led the program. The February meeting is planned for Mrs Earl Martins home on Chase Road.
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Chase Circle of Ruth
Harrison Brown
Bear Road
Merrill Chase
Earl Martin
Chase Road
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