t is not about making yourself look good; it is about making the message clear. So emphasized two Balik Scientist Program (BSP) awardees during the “Training on Effective Oral and Poster Presentation” on 27-28 October 2015 at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Effective oral presentation revolves around four criteria, namely: content, clarity and organization, style and delivery, and expertise, according to BSP awardees Dr. Jonel Saludes and Dr. Doralyn Dalisay.

During the rainy season when floods are very common, one should be extra cautious of the health risks brought by flooding.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), flooding or “baha” can increase the prevalence of communicable diseases which can be water or vector-borne.

WHO explains that water-borne diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera, and leptospirosis are brought by water contamination, the major risk factor associated with flooding. The incidents of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and yellow fever, on the other hand, increases due to standing water that serves as breeding sites for mosquitoes.

Other health risks

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The ‘dignity’ of people with mental health conditions should be respected

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One should be mindful of the fact that the arrival of the National Mental Health Week this October made no difference for those people who are suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, and other mental health conditions.