Newsletter #9: therapy dogs, saving lives and celebrating Eid
Tom & Jasmin
15. Apr. 2024
Time for some good news.
Most units of blood donated world record broken – Canada.
209 donations that could all have been life saving. Josephine, keep on doing your thing!
Edie the Australian-born Cheetah released in Africa – South Africa.
She’s the first ever Australian Cheetah to be translocated to Africa. What fantastic effort from the conservationists involved.
Pictures of Eid celebrations around the world – Global.
One of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar, it’s wonderful to see these pictures from around the world. In case you didn’t know, Eid al-Fitr means “festival of the breaking of the fast”.
Paw-some airport hires there for anxious travellers – Turkey.
The “Therapy Dog Team” is on call for support with snuggles and belly rubs. It’s already been a success and airport officials are planning to expand the pilot project. Woof!
Integrated health care for older people – Mauritius.
As the population ages rapidly, the Republic of Mauritius aims to better meet their needs through the country’s first National Integrated Care for Older People plan, developed with WHO support.
Yes to healthy ageing!
That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed
