People of all ages can have a problem controlling their bladder or bowel, and this can have a real impact on their daily lives. Some people avoid going out or need to plan their activities around a toilet. Almost inevitably every form of incontinence has psychological consequences: shame and insecurity are often results of uncontrolled loss of urine.......

All countries of the world suffer from a gap in the health status of various citizens. These health disparities are termed health inequalities. Health inequalities are unfair and avoidable differences in health across the population, and between different groups within society. Digital technologies have tremendous potential not only to improve lower- and middle-income countries’ responses to infectious-disease threats but also to strengthen primary healthcare.........

The conflict currently raging in Sudan has caused a large displacement of people seeking safety into neighboring Chad. According to the latest figures, more than 500,000 people have crossed the Chadian border so far, and numbers continue to increase......

RASIT’s commitment Sustainable Development Goal 8 is helping to create economic empowerment for people living in rural areas and giving them opportunities to develop themselves.

RASIT’s associate members work with local organizations and villages to create an environment that will foster economic growth. Through training, micro-finance and creating e-commerce platforms, RASIT is creating sustainable social and economic development.

Princess Dr Nisreen El-Hashemite - The Executive Director of RASIT, and during her field trips to various provinces in Iraq said: “economic and social factors of the Iraqi family have a significant impact on children and schooling. Many families cannot provide the most basic needs for their children such as school bags, books, notebooks, and pens… A large number of children working to help their families. "

While many refugees who escaped wars have witnessed and experienced human rights violations. abuses, including violence, humiliation, torture, loss, and displacement, many other less fortunate people, especially young people and women, suffer from high levels of stress. Poverty is clearly linked with several mental health problems, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and substance misuse........

Around the world, wars and armed violence, climate devastation and poverty have resulted in a staggering number of displaced people.

From single activities bringing joy to children in refugee camps, to longer-term social inclusion projects, RASIT brings the connecting power of music to the complicated issues of displacement, reception, and inclusion.

Under the Patronage of HRH Princess Dr Nisreen El-Hashemite, the Royal Academy of Sciences International (RASIT) celebrated the World Cancer Day in Iraq. The Celebration titled “Love Makes Life”, was held at the Children’s Central Hospital in Baghdad, to celebrate the lives of Iraqi children affected with cancer.

At a time when Cancer still remains the leading cause of death among Iraqi Children, our celebration titles - “Love Makes Life” may sound a bit strange, more so as cancer still remains taking the lives of the Children of Iraq. For this reason, it has been a constant endeavor by RASIT and its programs in Iraq to address the burden of cancer, and give support for children, their families, and the medical staff.

Incidences of cancer, deformed babies and other health problems in Iraq have risen sharply because of contamination from weapons, especially depleted Uranium, used in years of war on Iraq. The use of depleted uranium in U.S. and coalition weaponry in the 1991 war to liberate Kuwait and the 2003 Iraq invasion is well documented.

Huda is one of the many thousands of Iraqi children dying because of Cancer!