June 15, 2023

Novo estudo sobre jogos de azar online encontra ligação entre condições de saúde e tempo excessivo de tela

Pesquisa abrangente destaca o impacto do tempo excessivo de tela no bem-estar.

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LONDRES, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A marca líder de iGaming, Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), realizou um estudo abrangente com um mês de duração analisando preocupações de saúde ligadas aos jogos de azar online e ao uso excessivo de telas/dispositivos. O objetivo do estudo está alinhado com a crescente conscientização e ajuda a reforçar as intervenções para promover e incentivar práticas responsáveis de jogos de azar online. Uma das principais descobertas foi que 41% dos jogadores online entrevistados experimentaram ansiedade ou depressão.

O foco da pesquisa de maio de 2023 – decorrente do uso excessivo de telas – está relacionado a condições de saúde como estresse, ansiedade, dores de cabeça, depressão, dores no pescoço e nas costas, distúrbios do sono e insônia. Centenas de jogadores online foram entrevistados em quatro países – Canadá, Nova Zelândia, Reino Unido e Estados Unidos. A Minimum Deposit Casinos encontrou ideias que revolucionam a conexão entre os hábitos de jogo online e estas questões de saúde. Isso será usado para criar abordagens mais sustentáveis que visam melhorar e ajudar os usuários online a limitar o tempo de tela para seu bem-estar geral no futuro.

Principais Conclusões

As principais descobertas do estudo revelaram tendências significativas em todos os quatro países. Observou-se que uma proporção substancial de jogadores sofreu estresse ou ansiedade, com os dispositivos móveis sendo a plataforma preferida para jogos de azar online. Também descreveu a prevalência de dores de cabeça e enxaquecas entre os jogadores, o que indica uma ligação entre a frequência de jogos de azar online e a ocorrência dessas condições.

O estudo revelou ainda a presença generalizada de depressão, distúrbios do sono e insônia entre os jogadores em todas as quatro nações. Essas preocupações com a saúde foram mais prevalentes entre aqueles que gastaram grande parte de seu tempo de tela em jogos de azar.

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June 15, 2023

Une nouvelle étude sur les jeux d’argent en ligne révèle l’existence d’un lien entre les problèmes de santé et le fait de passer trop de temps devant les écrans

Une enquête complète met en évidence l’impact sur le bien-être d’une utilisation excessive des écrans.

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LONDRES, 15 juin 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La marque leader des jeux en ligne, Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), a mené une étude approfondie d’un mois pour analyser les problèmes de santé liés aux jeux d’argent en ligne et à l’utilisation excessive des écrans/appareils. L’objectif de l’étude s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une opération de sensibilisation et de renforcement des interventions visant à promouvoir et à encourager les pratiques responsables concernant les jeux d’argent en ligne. L’une des principales conclusions de l’étude indique que 41 % des joueurs en ligne interrogés souffraient d’anxiété ou de dépression.

L’objet de la recherche effectuée en mai 2023, résultant de l’utilisation excessive des écrans, était lié à des problèmes de santé tels que le stress, l’anxiété, les maux de tête, la dépression, les douleurs au cou et au dos, les troubles du sommeil et l’insomnie. Des centaines de joueurs en ligne ont été interrogés dans quatre pays : au Canada, en Nouvelle-Zélande, au Royaume-Uni et aux États-Unis. En étudiant le lien entre les habitudes associées aux jeux d’argent en ligne et ces problèmes de santé, Minimum Deposit Casinos a tiré plusieurs enseignements clés susceptibles de changer la vie des utilisateurs en ligne. Ces enseignements seront utilisés afin de créer des approches plus durables qui aideront les utilisateurs en ligne à limiter leur temps d’écran et qui amélioreront leur bien-être général à l’avenir.

Principales conclusions

Les principales conclusions de l’étude ont révélé des tendances significatives dans les quatre pays. Il a ainsi été observé qu’une proportion importante de joueurs ressentaient du stress ou de l’anxiété, les appareils mobiles représentant leur plateforme préférée pour les jeux d’argent en ligne. Les résultats de cette étude ont également souligné la prévalence des maux de tête et des migraines chez les joueurs, ce qui indique un lien entre la fréquence du jeu en ligne et la survenue de ces affections.

L’étude a en outre révélé la présence généralisée de la dépression, des troubles du sommeil et de l’insomnie chez les joueurs des quatre pays. Ces problèmes de santé étaient plus fréquents chez les personnes interrogées qui consacraient une grande partie de leur temps d’écran à des jeux d’argent.

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June 15, 2023

Bridge International Academies celebrates potential of all African children on Day of the African Child

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NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bridge International Academies is marking the Day of the African Child by celebrating the potential of each and every child in Africa.

The school network, which includes Bridge Kenya, Bridge Nigeria and Bridge Uganda, supports children and parents in underprivileged communities through quality education.

The day, commemorating a series of demonstrations and protests in 1976 led by thousands of South African school children, is synonymous with taking action in education, and 2023 marks a historic opportunity that if missed will be a great loss for Africa and the world.

2023 is the year when Sub-Saharan Africa leads the world as the region with the most young people (0-14) – the size and acceleration of this age cohort are historically unprecedented. Additionally, 60% of the region’s population is under 25 years of age.

Bridge Kenya pupil reads to class

Bridge Kenya pupil reads to class

Reuben Wambugu, Bridge Group Managing Director, said, “This demographic tipping point marks a historic moment of opportunity. With effective education, a skilled and energised future labour force could emerge from Africa and drive transformation both on the continent and around the world. Crippling rates of learning poverty threaten to derail this prospect however. Only 10% of children in sub-Saharan Africa are able to read a simple sentence by the age of 10.”

A recent study in Kenya of Bridge International Academies pedagogies, led by Nobel Prize winning economist Professor Michael Kremer, confirmed its “highly standardised education has the potential to produce dramatic learning gains at scale.”

Speaking on the success of Bridge’s methods, Bridge Nigeria Managing Director, Foyinsola Akinjayeju, said, “Bridge Nigeria schools produce some of the top students in the Nigeria National Common Entrance Exam. 80% perform above the average sample for literacy compared to just 18% in public schools. For eight years now Bridge Kenya pupils too have exceeded the national average in their primary school exit exam. With results like these it is clear that all African children can and must benefit from access to a quality education which drives learning. Their potential is unlimited. All African parents want their children to learn. Bridge International Academies is supporting thousands of them to do so.”

To learn more about the Bridge methodology – visit their website here.

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June 15, 2023

Hitachi Energy wins order for first subsea electricity interconnection between France and Spain

HVDC link improves the security and quality of power in the region, advancing the integration of emission-free energy

Zurich, Switzerland, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, today announced it won an order from Electricity Interconnection France-Spain (Inelfe), the joint venture bringing together operators of the Spanish (Red Eléctrica) and French (RTE) electricity transmission networks, in charge of the construction and commissioning of all cross-border connections between both countries, to supply four high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations to interconnect France and Spain via a subsea cable across the Biscay Gulf.

The Biscay Gulf interconnection, labeled as project of common interest (PCI) at the European level, will consist of two HVDC links, with a converter station at each end of both systems. Combined, the links will efficiently supply a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity at 400 kilovolts (kV) over 400 kilometers (km). Providing the equivalent of the power consumption of more than two million households¹, the links will improve the safety, stability, and quality of the electricity supply between the two countries. It will advance the integration of emission-free electricity and create a more efficient system to generate savings that benefit consumers and the rest of Europe.² Most of the link will be underwater, but a short section of the link cable route will return to land to avoid the deep Capbreton Canyon.

“Cross border, and often subsea, interconnections are vital to Europe’s increasingly interconnected grid,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director at Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “Through our pioneering HVDC technology, we enable Inelfe to accelerate the two countries’ sustainability goals, improving the safety, stability, and quality of electricity supply between France and Spain and the rest of Europe.”

Inelfe (Interconexión Eléctrica Francia-España or Electricity Interconnection France-Spain) was set up following the 2008 Zaragoza Agreement, between the governments of Spain and France, with the mission to enhance the exchange of electricity between the two countries. The resulting infrastructure doubled the interconnection capacity between France and Spain from 1,400 MW to 2,800 MW today. With the Biscay Gulf interconnection, the capacity to exchange power will soon reach 5,000 MW.³

In line with its Purpose to champion the urgency of a clean energy transition through innovation and collaboration, Hitachi Energy is collaborating with VINCI, an industry leader in energy and construction. Together the two companies will provide an advanced solution for the Biscay Gulf project by delivering the engineering and power technologies and the construction of the converter stations. The collaboration with VINCI will leverage the core competencies of the two companies to deliver a best-in-class solution for the project.

Note to editors:
Hitachi Energy’s HVDC solution combines world-leading expertise in HVDC converter valves; the MACH digital control platform⁴, converter power transformers and high-voltage switchgear; as well as system studies, design and engineering, supply, installation supervision and commissioning.

HVDC Light^® is a voltage source converter technology developed by Hitachi Energy, which was launched over 25 years ago. It is the preferred technology for many grid applications, including interconnecting countries, integrating renewables and “power-from-shore” connections to offshore production facilities. HVDC Light’s defining features include uniquely compact converter stations and exceptionally low electrical losses.

Hitachi Energy pioneered commercial HVDC technology almost 70 years ago and has delivered more than half of the world’s HVDC projects.

1 https://www.odyssee-mure.eu/publications/efficiency-by-sector/households/electricity-consumption-dwelling.html
2 https://www.inelfe.eu/en/projects/bay-biscay
3 https://www.inelfe.eu/en/about-inelfe
4 Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH)

HVDC website:
https://www.hitachienergy.com/offering/product-and-system/hvdc

About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of over $10 billion USD.
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About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.

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June 15, 2023

CS Proposes A 40 Percent Cut For Local Engineers In All Public – Private Partnerships Projects

Ministry of Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has proposed a review of the existing procurement laws to cap a provision of 40 percent for local professional engineers in all public-private partnership projects.

Mr Murkomen said the move is to ensure that local engineers take part in the growth and development of the country’s economy by tapping their knowledge, skills, and new technologies to actualise the government agenda.

He said the local engineering profession holds the keys to unlocking and unleashing the potential of emerging technologies in the industry for the benefit of Kenyans.

The CS said his ministry has moved with speed to align its policies and programmes with sector targets including Sustainable Development Goals, Agenda 2063, Vision 2030, the Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV), and most crucially the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

He said the Ministry is actively seeking to scale up the use of Public-Private Partnerships financing for commercially viable projects including new highways, seaports, and airports and others among which the local engineers should be part and parcel.

The CS disclosed that in the road’s subsection alone, the government is undertaking projects portfolio valued at Sh700 billion which are geared towards reducing the cost and duration of travel across the country and the region.

Other projects being undertaken by the ministry are the modernization of the National Air Traffic Management System and disaster recovery center for a total cost of Sh1.1 billion to be completed by 2026.

The government he said, is also undertaking the Ukunda Airstrip runway extension valued at Sh200million, which will significantly boost the South Coast tourism value proposition as well as the construction of Angama Airstrip in Masai Mara and the rehabilitation of the Lanet Airstrip and Wajir terminal building.

Murkomen said the government is also seeking funding for the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway to Malaba, the planned construction of the Mombasa Malaba highway, and the ongoing rehabilitation of the Metre Gauge Railway lines across the country.

However, the CS said that despite these multi-billion shillings investments, local engineers continue to miss opportunities to engage meaningfully in the projects due to their low professional and financial reach.

‘The ministry will introduce a change in policy and laws to recommend local engineers to undertake 40 percent of capital projects under public-private partnerships’, said Murkomen.

Murkomem said currently, Kenya has a shortage of over 7,000 professional engineers across the various engineering disciplines with only 2,500 engineers professionally registered so far.

To that end, the Engineering Board of Kenya has announced revamped plans to hit a target of 10,000 professional engineers by 2027 to address the human capacity gaps in the industry.

‘A nation’s competitiveness depends on the capacity of its industry to innovate and upgrade manufacturing and infrastructure’, said Murkomen.

The CS said that despite large investments in national infrastructure projects, the participation of local engineers in these projects and programs has unfortunately been constrained by limited training and exposure to specific skills, a gap that has been taken by foreign engineers.

The CS announced that the government is already implementing the Graduate Engineers Internship Programme (GEIP) which is structured to impart professional engineering competencies to recent entering graduates.

Murkomen who was addressing participants during the 4th Engineering Partnerships Conference in Naivasha said the program has a current cohort of 220 trainees and is set to train 1,000 others in the next two years.

To address and bridge these gaps, the CS said his ministry through the Engineer’s Board of Kenya will establish the Kenya School of Engineering which will be the anchor regional center for excellence in engineering.

To enhance regulation of engineering services, the government has rolled out an online registration portal and project registration portal, a move he said will root out quacks in the industry who have been blamed for the collapse of houses.

Murkomen at the same time said Kenya is pursuing signatory status to the Washington Accord which will ensure engineering programs and graduates are recognized globally and enjoy global mobility.

He said the Ministry of Roads will soon gazette a task force to harmonize engineering regulatory frameworks including education, skills recognition, career pathways, and review of engineering Schemes of Service.

On their part, members of the Engineering Board of Kenya welcomed the CS remarks noting that they seek to be engaged in the actualization of the government’s bottom-up agenda in the next five years.

The government has far lined up billion of shilling towards key sectors including affordable housing, healthcare plan, digital superhighway, and creative economy and environment and climate change programmes.

Source: Kenya News Agency

June 15, 2023

Health CS Dismisses Claims That There Is A Surge In Covid 19 Cases

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha, has assured Kenyans that there is no surge in cases of Covid-19 being reported, however, there has been a rise in cases of flu reported.

The CS noted that in May the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that the world is now free from Covid 19 and it was no longer a public emergency

‘We have teams doing frequent surveillance and testing across the country and what they have reported in recent times is the rise in flu cases,’ she said, adding that flu symptoms were similar to those of Covid-19.

She encouraged Kenyans exhibiting flu-like symptoms to wear masks so as to protect those around them from the flu and explained that flu is usually self-limiting and should go away within a few days.

‘Should you note that your flu is not going away then you should seek medical assistance through the health facilities,’ she cautioned.

Nakhumicha was speaking at Murang’a Level Five hospital where she commissioned the county’s Blood Satellite equipped by the national government through the Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority (KTTA).

She encouraged Kenyans to keep washing hands regularly and wear masks whenever they have flu like symptoms.

Source: Kenya News Agency