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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Blog l The hospital of the founder of Pakistan


The hospital is a behemoth of 1,400 beds, which occupies an entire city block, and is named after Jinnah , the founder of Pakistan, with which baptizes all that is considered important or noteworthy in this country. And the hospital certainly is. It serves the largest city of Pakistan, Karachi, located in the south and with 20 million inhabitants . However, if Jinnah raised his head, rather than the hospital may be called otherwise. Delving there confused: looks more like a prison than a hospital. There are large doors on each floor grates and a policeman stands guard to not strain anyone who is not sick. "It's for security," said a doctor.Karachi is a city so violent that the hospital also suffers from it. "The bullet wounds are common. Every day we get three, four, sometimes more. Depends" answers the Emergency Registry responsible vaguely. In the corridors there are all kinds of crap, until dried blood clots in the corners, as if someone had vomited blood and had stayed there, splashing the walls . Electric cables protrude dangerously, some ceilings are sagging and the elevators seem to have destroyed a gang of vandals . But despite this, "work", says an old man with a walker, waiting patiently for one of them down. In hospital rooms, the situation improves. There is so much dirt, but the beds are one a few inches of each other. "The service is good, right," answered the majority of patients when asked about the conditions of the clinic. medical care is free. What more could you ask? Only Ghulam Mustafa, whose elderly father lying on a bed, dares to say small mouth that "the hospital is not very clean", and complains of the "slow service". His father suffers severe abdominal pain and loses consciousness."We've been told you can not do more tests until after the election" , Mustafa lamented on Wednesday, referring to parliamentary elections that were held on Saturday, while his father wept bitterly for not being able to know what happens until you know who the new prime minister.

Corruption

"Yes, corruption". Dr. Shershah Syed, who for six years has been secretary general of the Pakistan Medical Association, answers without hesitation when asked if there is anything in the Pakistani health care system that works. Jinnah Hospital depended before the federal government . With the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of the late Benazir Bhutto , in power, was transferred to the provincial government, but that, according to Dr. Syed, nothing changed. "The politicians who are in charge of Health have no heart, and so there is nothing to do," he says. The country's health data, collected in the 2013 annual report of the Pakistan Medical Association, put the willies. A total of 400,000 children die annually in its first year, 30,000 women die in childbirth, Pakistan is the sixth country in the world with more cases of tuberculosis, has 25 million smokers who consume 36,000 million cigarettes a year, and mouth cancer cases have soared. There are many more statistics. "Pakistan is one of the few countries in the world where polio still exists , even though every year makes a major vaccination campaign ", he cites another doctor, Sayed Siddiqqi. "Iran and China eradicated polio in a few months. Why not here?" Asks. According to the doctor, the existence of polio interested, because that guarantees the arrival of international funds, in theory, eliminate it. What is done after the money is another matter.
On Monday, the father of Ghulam Mustafa may finally undergo medical tests to find out what happens. The new prime minister of Pakistan is already clear: Nawaz Sharif, the conservative Muslim League. What is not known is whether we will end corruption and improve once the country's health system.

They close over 100 textile factories wage protests in Bangladesh

Textile authorities Bangladesh have ordered on Monday, the temporary closure of at least 100 factories Ashulia industrial district near Dhaka, due to protests by workers demanding wage increases, in a decision that affects tens of thousands employees, who will not receive his salary during the time the extension of the closing, as stated by law. "In recent days there have been violent protests and has decided to close the workshops Ashulia until the situation returns to calm "said a source, who preferred to remain anonymous. Thus, and according to the order of the Association of Manufacturers and Exporters Articles Point (BGMEA),between 100 and 150 factoriesstop producing textiles, indefinitely, so that the halt could last several days, on Tuesday. This move comes just hours after the government announced the creation of Bangladesh a commission to study the increase in the wage sector minimum, to apply retroactively from 1 May. This committee shall be composed of representatives of governments, factories and union leaders, as explained Tarek Zahirul, spokesman of the Ministry of Textiles, within three months, made ​​a series of recommendations. Currently, the minimum monthly wage in the case of junior positions, and lowest paid in this sector is around 29 euros .The last time salaries were raised was in 2010, when he paid a minimum of about 16 euros. Moreover, the Government has also approved a package of amendments to the Employment Act 2006 , which will be introduced in Parliament within two months, which recognizes the right to form unions without permission from the factories or the compulsory health insurance and life for workers. The country is shocked since last April 24 of a building would collapse nine floors on the outskirts of Dhaka, with five textile factories producing goods for major western dial. Almost three weeks after the tragedy, which killed more than 1,127 people and injured 2,438 others, the search operation and clearing bodies, led by the Army, but that Tuesday will be transferred to the local administration, continue recovering corpses among the ruins of the "ground zero".

FAO recommends eating insects as a way to fight hunger

The United Nations Organization for Food and Agriculture (FAO) recommends eating insects to fight hunger. Grasshoppers, ants and other species can be a good source of food for humans or livestock and pets, according to a report of 200 pagesThe FAO says that about 2,000 million people in the worldsupplement their diets with insects, as these have a high amount of protein and minerals. In addition, consumption has a positive environmental impact. Insects are "extremely efficient" to convert food into edible meat, says UN agency. On average, they can transform two kilograms of feedper kilogram of insect mass. Possibly the most insects generates less greenhouse gases harmful to the environment; also feed on the waste of man and could waste as inputs for agriculture, FAO said. However, United Nations says that with mechanization of agricultural production could increase insect. For example, the field of fishing baits for insects reared for long. "Insects are everywhere and reproduce rapidly "plus they have" low environmental impact ", according to FAO. Protein and nutrients provide high quality compared to meat and fish, and are "particularly important as a nutritional supplement for malnourished children," he said. Insects can also be rich in copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc, and are a source of fiber. The agency stressed that its Edible Insects Program also examines the potential of arachnids, like spiders and scorpions , although strictly speaking they are not insects. University biologists have analyzed the nutritional value of edible insects, some of which as certain beetles, ants, crickets and grasshoppers come to lean red meat or grilled fish in terms of protein content per gram. But are tasty insects? The report notes that some caterpillars in South Africa and weaver ants eggs in Southeast Asia are considered delicacies and reach high prices. Those deemed unthinkable insect consumption should know that people inadvertently ingested in many ways.

Media Europe out to party


Barca took on Monday to celebrate their league title not only in Barcelona but could live a totally festive day. Up to four major European cities enjoyed rúas in which were held the titles of League Premier League and Ligue 1.
The Manchester United strolled through the streets of Manchester on a red bus in which they could read the word 'Champions' in one of the most special rúas after the announcement of withdrawal of Sir Alex Ferguson . His figure was one of the most acclaimed and after a career full of successes leave the club of his life with the Premier League in his pocket and the indelible memory of the love he has given all the fans 'red devil' through the streets of the city.
Also in Paris have been partying to celebrate the title won by the Paris Saint Germain . The Ancelotti, Ibrahimovic, Lucas Moura and Pastore offered the Ligue-1 to your hobby in the year in which the project is consolidated Sheikh in The Parc des Princes. However, what should be a feast ended in battle because of the presence of the ultras not finish the cavalcade left in peace . A pity.
And in Manchester, Paris and Turin ... sport fever leads to Athens where football leaves the limelight to basketball after the Euroleague achieved by Olympiacos . The Greek not his trophy stroll through the streets of Athens but it has landed on a high after beating Madrid in the final at the O2 in London. Greek Fans
And not only in Barcelona Catalonia were celebration. Also in El Vendrell took to the streets to pay tribute to their champions. The Vendrell Moritz was proclaimed champion of CERS Cup hockey final after beating before their fans at CP Vic 3-2 this past Sunday and wanted to celebrate with their fans.

Nawaz Sharif prepares a coalition government with smaller parties


Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leader of the conservative Muslim League (PML-N), was the winner of the elections in Pakistan. Despite threats from the Taliban, the number of participation in these votes, located in the 60%, has been the highest since 1977 . In the last elections, the turnout was 44%. Former Conservative Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif occupy almost certainly for the third time the leadership of government in Pakistan. It studies and the formation of a new parliamentary coalition for which, according to local analysts, resort to minor parties. While moving slowly recount, becomes increasingly larger victory formation Sharif, Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N), which triples in seats to its main rivals. Congratulations, according to state television, has received Sharif of Afghan leaders, Hamid Karzai , India, Manmohan Singh , and Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdelaziz , attest to the triumph of that insurance was twice prime minister in the 90. The estimates give the PML-N at least 118 seats , while his closest opponents, the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP), would be tied with 32 .

No absolute majority

Sharif's party has thus achieved a majority, not being absolute, as it is set to 137 MPs-, will allow almost alone govern without having to rely on other major parties, and the partnership with two regional forces appears as the most likely. "Most likely that Sharif pact with forces that enable the consolidation of his power in the two regional governments not control, that of KhyberPakhtunkhwa (KPK) and the Sind "said Humayun Khan. The Government of the Northwest KPK, with capital in Peshawar, near falling into the hands of the PTI, but an alliance of religious training Sharif with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), led by the mercurial 'maulana' Fazlur Rehman, can tip the scales in your favor. Meanwhile, the southern Sind, with its capital in Karachi, is the traditional stronghold of the PPP but PML-N approach to the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), heavy weight training in the provincial capital, would give some control local politics. Both the JUI-F and the MQM, "seem very willing to terms with Sharif "said analyst Khan. According to estimates of the private channel Geo, the MQM was already mid-afternoon 13 safe seats and JUI-F 4, which the absolute majority of 137 seats in a coalition led by the PML-N seems plausible

Mexico City l Prepared for a historic evacuation


According spread the Mexican news portal Excelsior, authorities are already working on the refurbishment of  hostels  to accommodate, if necessary, to " 11 thousand or 12 thousand people "living in three villages near the  volcano Popocatepetl , whose activity has increased in the last days. "There are already stretchers, and no water" to serve about 11 000 or 12 000 people living in  nearby villages , told Radio National Coordinator of  Civil Protection  of the Ministry of Interior,  Luis Felipe Espinosa BridgeThe  volcano  Popocatepetl, located near the  City of Mexicoexperienced an increase in seismic activity , which prompted officials  alerted two towns  in two states in the Midwest and the capital. The volcano alert level went to " Yellow Phase 3 ", a precursor to the  red alert for some explosions a  constant tremor ,  exhalations  and  expulsion of ash  in the area. The  National Center for Disaster Prevention  reported on Sunday that the volcano, which is covered with snow on top,  threw the sky vapor column about one kilometer . The volcano was rocked Saturday night and issued by the crater glowing rock sometimes. The government  deployed soldiers and federal police  in the area on Sunday in case of a major eruption. In addition,  the authorities isolated an area of 18 square kilometers  around the cone of the volcano of 5450 meters of altitude above sea level.Authorities  conditioned sheltersThe small registered Popocatépetl ash expulsions almost daily since a round of activity began in 1994.  strengthened eruptions began two weeks ago and even more this weekend.