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Virchow Foundation for Global Health opens nominations for the 2023 Virchow Prize for Global Health

Nominations for the prestigious prize endowed with €500,00 may be submitted from November 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023

Berlin, November 1, 2022 – The prominent and internationally recognized Virchow Prize for Global Health honors lifetime achievements towards ‘Health for All’, upholding the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Agenda 2030. Celebrated annually in Berlin, the inaugural Prize was awarded to John N. Nkgengasong for his outstanding contributions toward strengthening global health.

“Receiving the Virchow Prize for Global Health symbolizes the spirit of global health and partnerships that continue to inspire and enable progress in global health,” states 2022 Virchow Prize laureate, John N. Nkengasong.

Nomination submissions for the 2023 Virchow Prize for Global Health are now open through March 31, 2023, at 24:00 CET. Eligible are individuals, institutions, or organizations who have made significant contributions towards strengthening global health, whether through long-standing academic, political, humanitarian, social, research and development, or economic engagement. Nominations may be submitted by any person who meets the nominations criteria and is received within the designated timeframe. Up to three candidates annually can receive the Virchow Prize for Global Health, awarded by the Virchow Foundation for Global Health.

Nomination forms can be found on the Virchow Prize website and should be sent to nominations@virchow.foundation once completed. Further information on the criteria for qualified nominators, eligibility for laureates, and the nomination process can be found at https://virchowprize.org/nominations/.

The official announcement of the Virchow Prize for Global Health laureate(s) is made on the 2nd Monday of September, occurring this upcoming year on September 11, 2023.

About the Virchow Prize for Global Health

The Virchow Prize for Global Health was awarded for the first time in 2022 under the High Patronage of German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and is endowed with €500,000. It recognizes outstanding lifetime achievements in the field of global health that align with and uphold the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. John N. Nkengasong was honored for his long-standing commitment and contributions to improving health worldwide. His accomplishments in addressing complex global health challenges, making healthcare accessible to the world’s most vulnerable, and implementing systemic and holistic organizations to shape the global health landscape are unparalleled.

2022 Virchow Prize for Global Health Award Ceremony Livestream:

About the Virchow Foundation for Global Health

The Virchow Prize for Global Health is awarded by the Virchow Foundation for Global Health, an independent nonprofit foundation under civic law. Based in Berlin and Münster, the Virchow Foundation for Global Health was established with the support of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, alongside civil society, and leading experts within global health, to contribute to the improvement of health worldwide.

Further information: https://virchowprize.org

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The Leading Women Conference at Kairos Hall, Action Chapel International Campus, Spintex Road, Accra honored United States House of Representatives Member, Sheila Jackson Lee, with a reception and discussion themed ‘Leading Women: Building The Bridges that Bind’

The Leading Women Conference held on the 25 of August at the Action Chapel International Cathedral, Accra campus, was held in honor of the United States House of Representative Member, Sheila Jackson Lee, with a reception and discussion themed ‘Leading Women: Building The Bridges That Bind’. This empowering discussion was organized by Rosa Whitaker; President of The Whitaker Group, in partnership with the Leading Ladies’ Network founded by Yawa Hansen-Quao who also moderated the discussion.

The organizers, together with attendees celebrated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s driven passion, exceptional prowess, and immense contribution to politics and legislation ranging from criminal justice reform to women’s rights, immigration, and more.

The honorable Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee had an insurmountable scoop of wisdom to share with the young women in the room; from building resilience, and excellence, being an Africanist and a womanist, to entrepreneurship and being a youth in Ghana, with special emphasis on the need for collaboration.

According to her, Ghana is ‘the economic interest of the world’ and reminded her that the world is not ‘taking but collaborating’ with her.

“We have a rich history as a people and even though we are obligated to and faced with responsibilities, we have to cooperate as one Africa and one America,” said Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who is also a lawyer and a politician.

The Congresswoman, who also studied in Ghana for a period, strongly attests to Ghana having ushered the rest of the continent into democracy and believes that this is Ghana’s season to offer more to the world; something that can be achieved through a strategic elevation of excellence. According to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, the elevation of excellence recognizes what has been built (the African Continent), promotes collectively, and recognizes and makes use of the younger generation for fruition.

Expectations For The Launch Of The Biden Administration’s Africa Strategy And Policies

The all-time successful career woman Hon. Sheila Jackson Lee believes that Africa cannot remain isolated given the impressive progress in technology within the continent. She emphasized that the economic conditions that improved Africa’s economy can also improve America’s economy, especially with the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in place; a law that will hopefully strengthen trade ties between the two continents. AGOA, which has led to the fruition of several businesses is not only an opportunity for rebirth but also a chance to improve small businesses.

Furthermore, many experts believe that the Biden administration’s launch of Africa strategy and policies, which comes after many years of the United States declining engagement with the continent, will strengthen synergies between Africa and America. For Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, this will also give rise to more partnerships between the two continents, promote green energy hence more green jobs as well as foster entertainment.

Hon. Sheila Jackson Lee’s Counsel To Young Ghanaian Women

‘Choose who you want to be in the public service sector, you must not be defined. This was Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s message to young women in the political space. Her words come off as an inspiration for women in a space where women often refrain from moving beyond the benchmark due to societal constraints. Hon. Sheila Jackson Lee advised the young women of Ghana not to let the circumstances of today define their tomorrow. She believes the youth are the future leaders of Ghana and expressed immense faith in their ability to create a positive change in the country and the women to come. It was clear, through her speech, that the honorable had a special kind of love for market women who she strongly believes have a unique entrepreneurial spirit, reminded them that no one can deny them the opportunity but themselves.

‘Make sure that when you leave your space, you leave behind something better. You can make something out of nothing’ – Hon Sheila Jackson Lee.

The event was attended by several leading members from a cross-section of society including Rosa Whitaker, President and CEO of The Whitaker group as well as CEO of Dominion Television, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, H.E Amb. Virginia E. Palmer, Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings, a member of Ghana’s Parliament, and Dr. Edem Adzogenu, Co-Chair AfroChampions Initiative.

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“There are more defects in temperament than in the mind.” – François De La Rochefoucauld (French writer)

For persons with high levels of temperament, bad moods are extremely common. We all experience awful moments when it is challenging for us to maintain self-control around other people, but some of us seem to experience them one straight after the other. When a poor mood shows up sometimes, we prefer to put up with it and be sympathetic, but when it becomes a regular occurrence and we fail to address it promptly, it may end up becoming contagious.

Our fundamental innate style is our temperament. It forms the foundation of who we are. Generally speaking, the extroverted and introverted temperament types are two of the basic temperament types. This fluctuates depending on our unique personality development and temperamental mix.

We have constructed our personalities on top of our temperaments. Despite having similar temperaments, two persons may behave significantly differently in real life due to influences such as upbringing, education, family structure, siblings or lack thereof, and psychological pressures. It is, however, crucial that we comprehend the various temperaments and how they affect how we behave.

We are considerably more prepared to manage interpersonal connections when we are aware of our own and other people’s temperaments. Our skills, shortcomings, and the reasons behind some of the things we do can all be better understood by studying our temperament. Knowing someone else’s temperament can help us better communicate with them or, at the very least, understand why we do not get along with them. There are four fundamental personality categories. Here is an explanation of them.

• Choleric

The strongest and most active of the four types is choleric. He has a firm sense of self-worth, independence, and opinion. He is the most pragmatic and makes wise decisions quickly. He frequently drives through or over challenges since he is not afraid of them. He struggles the most with anger, and he does not easily show sympathy. Although details irritate him, until he learns to delegate, he will frequently glide over details. He is fast to spot opportunities and quick to seize them. He might thrive where more talented people fail because of his strong character and perseverance. The majority of business owners are choleric, and since they tend to be perfectionists, they frequently end up doing everything themselves. When leading others, a choleric is incredibly goal-oriented.

His tendency to plow over people when they get in his way is his biggest leadership flaw. Anger and animosity are among a choleric’s other faults. He is most likely to have a volatile temper; he slams doors and blows his horn, and he can harbor resentment for a very long time. A choleric is the least inclined to express love or any other type of outward display of emotion. Out of all the temperaments, his emotions are the least developed. A choleric may also have strong opinions and be clever in securing their goals.

• Melancholic

A melancholic is a reserved individual. His analytical and perfectionist tendencies come naturally. He has the most variable moods, going from energized to expressionless and depressed. He can be highly aggressive and difficult to get along with when he Is feeling down. Due to his tendency toward perfection, he is the temperament that can be relied upon the most. He can effectively identify challenges and issues thanks to his analytical skills, but he frequently resists making changes because he enjoys the status quo and might come out as unduly negative.

His shortcomings include being sensitive and easily offended. He frequently feels attacked and could seek retaliation for remarks that were either true or imagined. His appraisal of things tends to be “all or nothing”; there can be no gray areas; it’s either black or white. When assessing a person or event, he is least likely to take into account any complicating factors. There is no temperament more prone to being stiff and legalistic. When someone does not share his perspective, he can become intolerant and irritable.

• Phlegmatic

The adjective “easy-going” best describes a phlegmatic. He is a stable, composed individual who does not get easily upset. He has the most agreeable disposition type. He has an active and tranquil life. A phlegmatic temperament type is the timidest, despite his calm demeanor. He uses humor a lot to make his points. He does not participate in other people’s activities and is more of an observer. Despite never volunteering, he is incredibly dependable and well-organized and makes a competent group leader.

A phlegmatic’s flaws include a lack of motivation. He may be egotistical and self-protective. He regularly exhibits extreme stubbornness, but it goes unnoticed because of his polite demeanor. Additionally, he has the most fearsome temperament.

• Sanguine

A sanguine is open-minded and receptive by nature. He is typically referred to as a super-extrovert. He prefers to be with other people and dislikes being by himself. He is frequently referred to as a toucher since he will often reach out and touch the other person while they are speaking. This could cause anxiety and discomfort in people with more introverted temperaments. His enthusiasm can make him appear more confident than he is, and because of his cheerful demeanor, people frequently excuse his shortcomings by stating, “That is simply the way he is.” A sanguine is typically a cheerful individual who people enjoy being around.

Numerous approaches exist to demonstrate the sanguine’s vulnerability. The most sensitive of the four temperaments, a sanguine has an impulsive ability to grieve or erupt in rage. Although these outbursts typically pass quickly, a sanguine’s life may be affected by their lack of emotional stability in various ways.

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After identifying each temperament, we must also acknowledge that no one fits into a temperament type exclusively. Each of us combines two, and occasionally three, different types. There are two temperament types in each of us: one dominant and the other secondary. Furthermore, we must recognize that a person may be forced to behave differently by their training, lifestyle, upbringing, and other factors.

Some elements that influence our personality

Many additional things influence our conduct, just as no one has just one temperament. Any combination of percentages may make up the blend, making us more of one type than another.

• Differences may result from parenting styles and early life events. For instance, a melancholic father might raise a child differently from a phlegmatic one, causing the child to value the two parenting styles differently.

• Our conduct as well as our level of physical health may be impacted by our level of education and training. This mostly explains why we might have a combination of elements from all temperament types. It makes it more challenging for us to understand our kind even if it is extremely unusual.

In addition, while we cannot alter our fundamental temperamental tendencies, we can impact our behaviors and therefore, our personalities. As an illustration, consider a phlegmatic who has felt compelled to adopt an outgoing sanguine demeanor for so long that it has become ingrained, even though it is obvious that this is not his natural state of being.

Even though it is obvious that we cannot also alter another person’s disposition, most of us nevertheless try. If one partner or parent believes that the other person may be improved upon, this presents a unique difficulty in marriage and childrearing. Couples who believe they can alter their partner’s conduct may do so and believe they have succeeded. Only when a person makes the change internally will it be truly adopted, albeit it will still fit with their temperamental style.

To conclude, it is important to remember that every one of us is the way we are because of inherited temperamental traits. Everybody has had the opinion that another kind is superior at some point, but this attitude is typically motivated by a trait we appreciate in the other that we find difficult to do ourselves. For instance, an introverted phlegmatic can be envious of a sanguine’s easygoing demeanor, and a chaotic sanguine can be envious of a melancholic’s innate organization. Therefore, each type is better or worse at different things. The key is to match the personality to the event, which happens in real life very infrequently.

Maybe we should give individuals the benefit of the doubt the next time they behave in a manner we do not comprehend.

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“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” – Jonathan Swift (Author)

Men can be determined, disciplined, and diligent, but without a clear vision, their ability to make a meaningful difference in our lives will be restricted. Men are often easy to understand, therefore even though the majority of us may find it tough to recognize a man with a vision, it is relatively straightforward to do so. It could be interesting for us to comprehend what a person with a vision is before we get into how to spot a man with a vision.

A visionary person has direction. Even if he might not complete all of his goals on schedule and may experience some failures along the road, a person with direction has goals for his life that are written down. The number of setbacks a man with a vision experiences along the way will not affect him. He prefers to make daily improvements.

A visionary man is a work in progress. This means that we may be confident we have found a man with a promising future when we find one who is consistently working and getting ready for the future while not being overly concerned with the comfort of the present.

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The following three suggestions could help us recognize a visionary man when we come across one.

• Humble

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” – Romans 12:16 NIV

Romans 12:16 of the Bible instructs us to live in harmony with one another, regardless of the positions we occupy in the various communities. No matter how far a man has come in life, he is humble when he has a vision. He is aware of what he wants and, for once, will not allow pride to get in the way because, as the proverbial saying goes, “pride comes before a fall.”

• Precise

Nothing can stop a man from being straightforward when he is certain of what he wants, which is how simple men can be. We may state that a man has a vision, with other positive traits, once we can tell that he is clear about what he wants, no matter what it may be.

• Barely quits

A man who knows what he wants cannot give up. Even if he occasionally stumbles, he refuses to let that destroy and define him. Instead, he bounces back stronger and better because a man with a vision knows that failure is a necessary part of the process.

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“Mental health needs a great deal of attention. It is the final taboo and it needs to be faced and dealt with.” – Adam Ant (English singer, musician, and actor)

There is currently a tendency known as “silent quitting”, which refers to employees mentally leaving their positions before they resign. People are resentful of having to work longer hours and perform additional activities that were not part of their job description when they can tell they are underappreciated at work. There is a sentiment that life is too short to spend slowly dying oneself from stress.

Many “silent quitters” are often dissatisfied but hesitate to leave because of the circumstances. The consensus is that it is safer to stay on the job to keep getting paid, to take a wait-and-see attitude, and to play the long game till things improve.

The following are actions that employers and supervisors can use to assist staff members before they reach that mental state

• By praising their accomplishments, managers should encourage workers to feel positive about their work. Employees who go above and beyond ought to receive public recognition which will motivate them to work harder as a result, and in turn, benefit the entire firm.

• The silent quitters must be engaged, and leaders must discover methods to do so. To contribute to the success of the employees and the company, active engagement at work is necessary. Employees will succeed if they enjoy their work and see the value in it.

• The ideal strategy to establish a better work-life balance should be discussed by employers and employees.

• Additionally, leaders should support their staff in dealing with and resolving emotional and mental health difficulties because only when they are healthy emotionally and mentally can they do quality work.

• Employers ought to boost salaries in response to inflation and rising prices to help employees’ standard of living.

• Employee input on how to improve their working environment should occasionally be sought by employers.

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As an alternative, companies may undertake “stay interviews” to learn the potential reasons why a worker might be considering leaving their position. The “stay interview” is comparable to the exit interview that the human resource management does when a person submits their letter of resignation and the manager wants to find out why they wish to go. The “stay interview” is different since it is proactive rather than reactive. The format should be brief and informal. The manager could begin the discussion by highlighting the fantastic things the employee has achieved for the company, letting them know that the company is proud of them, and asking them about their plans for advancement within the company. The management should present the situation in a manner that suggests that the company wants to keep them.

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“Familiarity does not breed contempt, it is contempt.” – Florence King (Writer)

The biggest barrier to God’s men accepting his power is familiarity. No matter how big a gift from God is, the worldly spirit cancels it out. The scripture demonstrates that Jesus was unable to work miracles in His native region. The people were too familiar with Him to accept Him as the Son of God. They questioned him about his upbringing, family, and parents.

Familiarity, therefore, is having a deep understanding of someone or something to the point that we no longer have awe, respect, or adoration for them. Additionally, it suggests that we are overconfident in a way that betrays a lack of respect.

According to the Bible’s Luke 4:28 account of Jesus’ hometown sermon, “All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this.” The familiar people were upset with Jesus’ sermon, yet Luke 4:32 states that when he delivered a sermon in Galilee, “They were amazed at his teaching, because his words had authority.”

Sometimes it is best to have a distant relationship with individuals so that we can still benefit from their ministry. When we become overly accustomed to our pastor, we might think that he lacks the anointing. When we consider the great men of God we revere, we rarely consider their flaws. For instance, we do not think about whether a visiting preacher is easily irritated or not, whether he lives a lavish lifestyle, etc. Our only action is to accept this man of God’s ministry. However, these are not the impressions of men of God that we are familiar with in our minds.

At this the Jews there began to grumble about him because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” They said, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, ‘I came down from heaven’?” – John 6:41-42 NIV

We stop having a spiritual connection with men of God or our spiritual fathers once we become familiar with them. We become unaware that they are even anointed, therefore all we observe are natural phenomena. If we solely focus on the natural, we will only perceive corruption occasionally, as well as weakness and dishonor. Additionally, a lot more people can remain close by and yet value the anointing. Men of God could be surrounded by people who have witnessed their human frailty for a long time, yet they nevertheless exhibit wonder, fascination, and respect for God’s presence in their lives.

Let us, therefore, as believers and servants of God be careful of the spirit of familiarity.

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