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Today is #WorldOceansDay and this year's theme is a challenge: REIMAGINE.
Not just how we talk about the ocean. How we relate to it.
A thread on why that shift matters, and what it demands from all of us.
Here is the problem: the global commitment to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030 exists. World leaders signed on.
But commitments without enforcement are just words.
MPAs only work when they are properly resourced, regulated, and respected.
Reimagine means more than changing our mindset. It means demanding accountability from the systems and leaders responsible for ocean protection.
#WorldOceansDay #BluePlanet #MarineProtection
CTA: Drive to worldoceanday.org for further reading and action resources
🌍 A better climate starts with you. Ditch single-use plastics, choose sustainable alternatives, and help create a greener future for all. 🌱♻️ #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Devcoms xitter.cf/Devcoms/status/2062878…
Antenatal Care coverage in Nigeria is at 63%. But only 46% of births happen with a skilled health worker present.
Something is happening between the clinic and the delivery room.
What has stopped women in your community from delivering in a health facility? 👇
#MaternalMonday
Who catches the baby matters.
63% of pregnant women in Nigeria attend ANC. But only 46% deliver with a skilled birth attendant.
That gap is costing lives. Let's talk about what skilled birth attendance actually means, and what it doesn't. 🧵
MYTH: ANC is enough.
FACT: ANC prepares you for a safer pregnancy. Skilled birth attendance protects you during delivery.
You need both. One does not replace the other
ANC: Antenatal Care
When a skilled attendant is present at delivery, fewer mothers die. Fewer babies die.
Building that reality means fixing cost, distance, trust, and dignity in our health systems.
Who catches the baby matters. Every time.
#MaternalMonday #SkilledBirthAttendance #DevComs
Welcome to June!
A new month means new opportunities, fresh goals, and another chance to make a positive impact. Here's to growth, success, and meaningful connections in the weeks ahead.
#HappyNewMonth #WelcomeJune #DevComsNetwork
The first AfriSci Lab Report is here.
Maize yields down 20%. Drought-proof sorghum genetics mapped. HIV clinics screening for diabetes. 11 gigatons CO2 sequestration possible by 2050.
Four stories. One week.
#AfricanScience #ClimateResilience #TheAfriSciLab #DevComs
Common Pregnancy diet myths
Pregnancy comes with a lot of advice, but not all of it is true. Let’s clear up some common food myths so expectant mothers can eat with confidence, not confusion 🧵
Myth 5: “You should avoid all seafood.”
Truth: Not all seafood is bad. Low-mercury fish like sardines and salmon are actually beneficial. Avoid only high-mercury fish like shark or swordfish.
Pregnancy nutrition is about balance, not fear. When in doubt, focus on variety, hygiene, and moderation, and speak with a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
#PregnancyNutrition #MaternalHealth #HealthEducation #MaternalMonday