Allergies: Diagnosis & Cure for Hay-Fever

Most likely you or someone you know has allergies. The usual reaction manifesting as itchy, puffy, watery eyes and red, stuffy nose signal changes in the seasons in homes and workplaces across the country. Anyone experiencing these symptoms may likely be suffering from allergic rhinitis, or hay fever.

In our next broadcast we will be hosting Dr. F. Ogbuli who will be discussing this common condition and its treatment.

We invite our listeners to participate with their questions and/or remarks.

This programme airs from 08.00 am  and the studio contact line is 020-737 1619.. You tune in by clicking line above.

 

Dr. F. Ogbuli, GP, Huisarts Praktijk Ogbuli

Education: Active Parental Involvement in Children’s Education – Phase II

There’s been much complain about migrants’ kids not advancing far enough in their educational careers. This situation has been the cause of much discontent and frustration among some parents.

There is, however, an underlying cause to these problems and it starts with the active involvement of parents in their wards’ education.

In this interview Ms. Muriël Dalgliesh who is responsible for these matters in the Southeast municipality is coming to discuss what parents can do to improve the future prospects of their wards. She will be joined by Mr. Eddy Adusei who is Diversity manager in the same municipality.

Health: Risks and Abuse of Medication Drugs

In this health segment we will be looking at the use and abuse of medication drugs and its attendant risks.

It is assumed that everyone handles their medications properly, but that is often far from the truth. For that reason we wish to devoted a slice of our air-time to this subject.

Our guest will be a Ms. Sulisa Matthews, who is a  health and pharmaceutical worker here in Amsterdam.

You might be having some questions and/or concerns about your own medications. Feel free to call in to address these,

Mid-Life Crisis: What is it and Why Should I Care?

Midlife crisis is a transition experienced by many people somewhere at the ‘middle’ of their lives. Sometimes, this crisis can be triggered by changes in their lives such as andropause or menopause, the death of parents or other causes of grief, unemployment or underemployment etc, etc.

H.E. Ambassador Prof. Mrs. R. Rono
Kenya Ambassador & Dean of African Diplomats

In this interview we  looked at this phase of the human life for which most people are often ill-prepared. Our guest will be ambassador Rono, who also is a trained psychologist besides her prior academic function as a lecturer.

Click below to listen.

Interview Video clip:

Dementia – Taking A Closer Look At Not-Much Spoken About Condition

Dorothy has been a social activist from a young age. She began working for women’s rights through Ghana International Business and Professional Women (GIBPW), which promotes professional and entrepreneurial women.

Now based in the Netherlands, she heads the foundation Voice of sub-Saharan African Women (VOSAW).  Besides her work in VOSAW, is involved with activities for diaspora citizens and organizations aiming to contribute to development of their homelands.

Dorothy will be sharing live with our listeners more about her work.

Dorothy N.B. Ameyaw Director, VOSAW & Social Activist

The broadcast will start from 9.15 am and we invite your questions and comments. You may also tune in live via internet by clicking the link above.

Health Matters: Migrants’ Vitamin-D Deficiency

Lately, both medical practice and research have revealed that scores of migrants in Amsterdam (and perhaps beyond) are suffering from the lack of Vitamin D.

This situation has prompted research into the matter and we will be discussing the findings.
 The presence of vitamin D in our bodies is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Where people are exposed to regular amounts of sunshine, the body itself generates vitamin D.

Dr. Mayke Kromhout
Director-Owner, Onderzoek aan Zee

Dr. F. Ogbuli
Huisartspraktijk F. Ogbuli, Amsterdam Southeast

In the upcoming broadcast we will be looking at the cause and solutions to this deficiency problem with two special guests; Dr. F. Ogbuli and Dr. M. Kromhout.
Join this broadcast on Monday at 08.00 am.  Via internet you may tune in by clicking link above.

Brahim Takioullah – World’s 2nd Tallest Man is an African!

Brahim Takioullah (2nd Tallest Man in the World on a visit to Amsterdam Southeast

Brahim Takioullah (born 26 January 1982 in Guelmim, Morocco) holds the Guinness World Record for largest feet and second-tallest living person. 

Takioullah had difficulties finding a pair of European size-58 shoes. He once asked a cobbler to make him a pair of made-to-measure shoes, but he was told that they would cost up to 3,500 euros. His orthopedicpodiatrist, Jerome Liegeon, fitted him with a specially made pair of shoes, specifically designed to support his weight.

Surpassing former record-holder, Sultan Kösen, Takioullah became the Guinness World Record-holder for world’s largest feet on a living person, on 24 May 2011. His left foot measures 38.1 centimetres, and his right 37.5 centimetres.

 During the Queen’s Day celebration (30th April 2012) in Amsterdam Southeast, from no where emerged this public figure.

Personality of the Week – H.E. Amb. Peter Goosens

His Excellency Amb. Peter Goosens South African Ambassador to the Netherlands

H.E. Mr. Peter Goosen is the Ambassador Extraodinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He is also his country’s Permanent Representative to the OPCW.

Mr. Goosen graduated from the Uiversity of Natal (Pietermaritzburg) in South Africa, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law degrees. The most recent positions Mr. Goosen has held include:

• Ambassador of South Africa to the Argentine Republic;
• Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay;
• Chief Director of Peace and Security for Department of Foreign Affairs in Pretoria;
• Chief Director of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Affairs for Department of Foreign Affairs in Pretoria, among many others.

Radio Voice of Naija wishes Ambassador Goosens, his family and staff all the best during his tenure in the Netherlands.

Teenage Mothers: Getting to Know Their Heart-Breaks

Teenage motherhood is a phenomenon probably more common with our modern society than at any other time in recent history. This trend could continue so for so many reasons, however, it is important to find out how these young mothers cope with their situation.

In this broadcast we will be hosting two teenage mothers plus the head of a foundation which has been working with these young mothers.

We will explore what usually diverse aspects of this phenomenon and hopefully be able to help parents and teenage girls make good use the experience of these victims to help themselves.

Mrs. Beryl Lont - Stichting JEHU

Join our next broadcast on Monday at 09.15 am.  Via internetyou may tune in by clicking link above:

Habits & Traditions: How Dutchy Are You?

Ms. Joelle Verkooijen
Dutch Habits & Culture Workshop organiser

Whether you are an immigrant or a tourist to the Netherlands you will at some be confronted with the Dutch way of doing things. 

In this broadcast we will be taking an exciting look at some Dutch culture and traditions. We expect it to be an interesting and educative experience.

Our guest Joelle, organizes workshops titled “Dutch habits & Traditions” and she works to connect and support expats in developing their social lives here in the Netherlands.

Join our discussion and learn something. Get involved with your remarks and questions .The broadcast starts at approximately  08.30 am.  You may call the studio on telephone number 020-737 1619.