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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Dejour Reaves scored 19 points as Iona beat Saint Peter’s 72-63 on Sunday. Reaves had four steals for the Gaels (3-8, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). James Patterson scored 18 points and added 11 rebounds and three steals. Adam Njie shot 5 of 13 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line to finish with 16 points. Marcus Randolph led the Peacocks (4-5, 0-2) in scoring, finishing with 29 points. Armoni Zeigler added 11 points and six rebounds for Saint Peter’s. Stephon Roberts had eight points. Iona takes on Colgate on the road on Sunday, and Saint Peter’s hosts Delaware on Friday. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .As agriculture and food security take center stage in Uganda’s national discourse, the Housing Finance Bank (HFB) is pleased to announce the signing of a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Uganda. This partnership will enable HFB to finance large-scale commercial farming initiatives aligned with government programs that are crucial to the growth of Uganda’s agricultural sector, economic development, and poverty reduction efforts. “As we embark on this new partnership with the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MOFPED), we are excited about the opportunities to further enhance our impact on the agricultural sector. This marks a pivotal moment in the country’s journey toward becoming the leading food basket in the region,” said Michael Mugabi, Managing Director of Housing Finance Bank. “This partnership is a testament to our unwavering commitment to supporting Uganda’s agricultural revolution. It aligns perfectly with our focus on empowering farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities through innovative financial solutions, such as our microfinance and SME lending programs for smallholder farmers, as well as our land loans, which enables customers to acquire land that can be put to agricultural use, among other initiatives,” he added Since transitioning from a specialized mortgage bank to a fully-fledged commercial bank, Housing Finance Bank has positioned itself as a leading partner in Uganda’s agricultural sector. The bank has consistently supported government initiatives aimed at fostering food security and economic development. Over the past five years, HFB has disbursed over UGX 700 billion in loans to more than 600 customers, directly contributing to Uganda’s agricultural growth. The bank has empowered farmers by facilitating access to credit, enabling technology adoption, and supporting value-added initiatives that create a more robust and sustainable agricultural economy. At the heart of this effort is HFB’s commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger. The bank’s strategic approach ensures that agriculture remains a priority sector in its mission to alleviate poverty and promote inclusive economic growth. Housing Finance Bank is dedicated to driving long-term sustainability in the agricultural sector. As part of this commitment, the bank has embedded sustainability practices into its operations. These include financing initiatives that prioritize climate-smart agriculture, water conservation, and soil health. By adopting these practices, HFB aims to ensure that the growth of Uganda’s agricultural sector remains both environmentally and economically viable for generations to come. The success of this initiative is further strengthened by HFB’s strategic collaborations with several key players in Uganda’s agricultural ecosystem. These include: “We are confident that this initiative will play a vital role in transforming the agricultural sector into a key driver of national growth.”We urge all intended beneficiaries of this initiative to embrace sustainable agricultural practices. Adopting environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially responsible methods will not only safeguard our natural resources but also ensure profitability for farmers and the long-term success of the sector,” Michael concluded. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Housing Finance Bank and the Government of Uganda is poised to transform the agricultural sector, positioning Uganda as a regional food hub and equipping farmers with the tools, knowledge, and financial resources to succeed. This partnership underscores agriculture’s crucial role in driving the nation’s economic growth and improving the livelihoods of its people. Housing Finance Bank remains dedicated to supporting the sector through innovative solutions, strategic partnerships, and a long-term commitment to sustainability. Together, they are shaping a future where agriculture not only drives Uganda’s economy but also fosters opportunity, prosperity, and food security for all. editor
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SUNDAY, Dec. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Shingles can strike anyone who had chickenpox when they were young, and the intense pain that can accompany this body rash has sidelined many a senior. Here, one expert explains how and why shingles can surface, and what you can do to treat it, or better yet, avoid it. Shingles can happen at any age, but it most typically affects people over 50 who have stress and compromised immunity. “Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It’s the same virus that causes chickenpox,” said Dr. Eugene Fellin , a family medicine physician at Penn State Health Medical Group – Fleetwood. “For most of us who grew up before the 1990s, when children began being immunized against chickenpox, we’ve been exposed to the virus and are at risk for shingles.” How can shingles surface? After lying dormant in the nervous system for years, the virus can reemerge as shingles, which causes painful rashes that typically surface on the face or around the side of the torso, Fellin explained. “It’s like a poison ivy rash that won’t go away,” he added in a Penn State news release. “It can occur in patches, but along that same nerve root. A lot of times, people feel some tingling or a burning sensation prior to the rash actually breaking out,” Fellin noted. “When we’re looking for the rash, it will be in a string on the torso because the nerves wrap around the torso. You get a line around you, from the back to the front.” “The other issue we worry about is if it breaks out on the face and involves the eye because this can lead to blindness,” Fellin said. “Shingles around the eye is considered dangerous, and an instant referral to an ophthalmologist is always recommended.” What can you take to treat shingles? Antivirals such as Valacyclovir can be prescribed, but they’re time-sensitive and need to be taken within 36 hours of the start of the rash because they work by slowing the spread of the virus, Fellin said. While symptoms subside after three to five weeks, pain can sometimes return in the form of postherpetic neuralgia , he said. This long-term nerve pain occurs where the shingles rash appeared and can last for months or even years. Older adults are more likely to develop postherpetic neuralgia and have longer lasting and more severe pain, Fellin said. Luckily, there is something you can do to avoid shingles altogether: get vaccinated. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the Shingrix vaccine, given in two doses, with the second dose given two to six months after the first. People who get shingles can still receive the vaccine, which can lower the chances of another outbreak, Fellin noted. Most family doctors and pharmacies stock the vaccine, which is covered by Medicare, he added. “Most insurance programs are covering it because it has been out long enough and shows a real benefit,” Fellin said in a Penn State news release. “There’s a lot of misinformation about vaccines circulating out there. My message is this: Don’t be afraid of this or any vaccine.” SOURCE: Penn State Health, news release, Dec. 5, 2024
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