Some religions reject Vitamin A supplement-Halabi
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Halabi claimed that some religious groups as well as some elite families spurn this government service preferring to administer the vitamin A supplement themselves, if at all.
She advised such people that the strengths and formulation of over the counter supplements may differ from that recommended for supplementation, leading to difficulty achieving the appropriate dosage. "Use of supplements or any other drug without health worker advice is strongly discouraged," she advised.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...