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Oct

27

2024

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Dalhousie University Alumnus Pays It Forward: A Story of Hope and Inspiration

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Halifax, Nova Scotia - In a heartwarming display of gratitude, a Dalhousie University alumnus has returned to his alma mater to give back to the community that inspired him. Dr. Ukpai, a renowned humanitarian, attributes his life's purpose to the support he received from Dalhousie University during a pivotal moment in his life. A Life-Changing Phone Call It was during his time at Dalhousie University that Dr. Ukpai received the devastating news that his daughter, Goodness, had passed away due to malaria. The sudden loss could have shattered his world, but the outpouring of support from the university community, particularly…

Aug

27

2024

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A Heartfelt Birthday Reflection: Celebrating Dr. Olugu Ukpai’s Special Day

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Happy Birthday to Dr. Olugu Ukpai, CEO of Challenge AIDS and Malaria in Africa (CHAMA)! "On this special day, I, Dr. Olugu Ukpai, stand with a grateful heart, reflecting on the journey that has brought me to this moment. I am reminded of Psalm 40:2, which says, "He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings." I am in awe of God's mercy and grace, which have been my constant companions throughout the years. As I celebrate another year of life, I want…

Aug

02

2024

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Canada 2025: Halifax to host DAM Global Summit in April’25

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Plans are on for the maiden edition of the Drum Against Malaria (DAM) Global Summit in Halifax, Canada. The summit, a three-day programme, is scheduled to hold from April 25 to 27 next year (2025). The high point of the summit will be on April 25, the World Malaria Day. Organisers of the summit hope to use the opportunity to create awareness on the menace of Malaria in Africa, and the efforts of groups and non-governmental organisations (NGO) in the fight. The summit will also shade more light on various advocacies, and interventions by the organisers in the provision of…

May

25

2024

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Canada’s Premier, Tim Houston Commends Olugu Ukpai’s Malaria Advocacy

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Canada's Premier, Tim Houston, has commended Olugu Ukpai for his advocacy work on malaria. Just two weeks after the Red Chamber of Canada praised Dr. Ukpai's efforts, the Premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston, also acknowledged and appreciated his work to end malaria globally. During a lobster dinner on May 16th, 2024, organized by Barbra Adams, the Minister of Justice, Attorney General of the Province, and also the Minister of Senior Long-term Care and Military Relations, Premier Tim Houston expressed his gratitude towards Dr. Olugu Ukpai, saying, "I appreciate the work you are doing to end malaria around the world.…

May

16

2024

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Drumming Up Support For Black And Indigenous Students At Dalhousie University

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WOW! As a PROUD Alumnus of Dalhousie University, what an honour and privilege from Dalhousie University to be invited to lead the opening ceremony, unavailing funding support for Black and Indigenous students in health programs @ the Life Sciences Research Institute - Atrium @ 9:45am. May 16th. Education is the strongest predictor of social mobility in Canada. Yet systemic discrimination and anti-Black racism have created persistent gaps in academic achievement for Black students, contributing to unequal outcomes in employment, health and belonging. We need to create enabling support policies to allow Black and Indigenous students to be able to find…

May

10

2024

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Malaria Advocacy: Dr Olugu Ukpai Recognized At Canada’s Red Chamber

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCb2kPqZ_cM Ambassador Dr Olugu Ukpai, the CEO and Co-Founder of Challenge AIDS and Malaria in Africa (CHAMA) in May 2024 received a loud ovation at Canada’s top-most legislative chamber. The Senator representing Halifax at Canada's Federal Legislative Red Chamber, eloquently recognized the unwavering malaria advocacy of Dr Olugu Ukpai and the entire global Malaria Warriors and saluted their commitment to ending malaria. Below are excerpts from Mr Speaker's statement on Dr Olugu Ukpai on the floors of the Red Chamber: "April marks World Malaria Month.Malaria continues to cause ravages all around the world and, unfortunately, our country is not spared.…

Apr

21

2024

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Phionah, Special Assistant to Ugandan President, Bags DAM Ambassadorial Award in Canada

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By Comr Amos Kalu In her continued efforts at promoting health awareness around Africa and bolstering the image of her country around the globe, the energetic and pragmatic Special Assistant to the President of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has taken her drive for greater inclusion of the African continent to Canada where she made case for awareness on Malaria and other terminable diseases plaguing Africa. During the one day event of cemmomoratiion of world Malaria day that held in City Hall, Halifax NS, Canada on the 16th of April, 2024, the renowned preacher of the Gospel beamed light…

Mar

09

2024

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Behold the CHAMA WATER PROJECT (Photos)

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“Be water. Flowing, flexible and soft. Subtly powerful and open. Wild and serene. Able to accept all changes. Yet still led by the pull of steady tides. It is enough.” – Victoria Erickson “Be formless, shapeless like water. If you put water into a cup, it comes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” – Bruce MOM MOF at the water site before work started “Water does not resist. Water flows. When you…

Jul

17

2023

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I HATE SCHOOL – Says Man On A Mission

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In the Western world, teenagers celebrate snow days, anticipate scheduled breaks and can hardly be more excited than when summer rolls around; it says so on their social medias. Snapchat stories, spam accounts and group chats of public school students filled with similar messages to, “I hate school,” “School is so boring,” and “Why do I have to learn this?” One cannot scroll through his or her Instagram feed without someone posting a selfie or meme with a caption that bashes on school. The students posting these messages are taking education for granted. Education, in the most basic sense, is…

Nov

19

2022

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CHAMA presents: The Reason For The Season, Tagged – THE ULTIMATE CLASH

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The Challenge AIDS and Malaria, CHAMA Worldwide family, a Faith Based, Christian Humanitarian Organization is set to present her annual program "The Reason for the season", a spiritual exercise for her numerous members aimed at refocusing their faith towards the real purpose for celebration of Christmas which is in commemoration of the sacrifice of birth and death of Jesus Christ, and the salvation thereof. It's a program that centers on bringing Christ, whose post humus birthday we celebrate in this season back at the center of the season. We have replaced Christ with our own selfish and self-centered agenda, and…