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Your mental health deserves a walk. 🚶‍♂️✨

We often talk about walking for heart health, but its impact on the mind is just as powerful. According to the American Heart Association, a simple daily walk can be a game-changer for your stress levels and emotional well-being.

Extreme heat has become a significant and recurring crisis in the Philippines, exacerbated by climate change. The archipelago has experienced prolonged periods of unusually high temperatures, often measured by the Heat Index—a metric that calculates how hot it feels to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.

Stay safe in the heat: See the poster below to learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, plus tips on how to cool down.

Sources:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/emergencies/preparedness/get-prepared/hazards-emergencies/extreme-heat.html

To empower Filipinos to take charge of their oral health, February is celebrated as National Oral Health Month. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about hygiene, promote preventive care, and foster a "culture of smiles" across the country.

In observance of Proclamation 711, government and community leaders are united in celebrating the 30th National Autism Consciousness Week (January 19–25, 2026). This initiative aims to foster a society that genuinely accepts, accommodates, and appreciates individuals with autism both locally and globally.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests and repetitive behavior. While autism is considered a lifelong condition, the need for services and support because of these challenges varies among individuals with autism.

Sources:
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/autism
http://www.autismsocietyphilippines.org/

Chickenpox Alert: Caused by VZV , protect yourself by knowing the symptoms and practicing good hygiene. Let's stop the spread! 😷👩‍🔬

Ang Amihan (malamig at tuyong hangin mula Nobyembre hanggang Marso) ay nagdudulot ng iba't ibang sakit. Narito ang mga tips para makaiwas:

1. Trangkaso at Sipon - Maghugas ng kamay. Magpahinga kapag may sintomas. Kumain ng prutas at gulay.

2. Allergic Rhinitis - Gumamit ng mask (lalo na sa labas o sa lamig). Linisin ang paligid. Uminom ng antihistamine kung kailangan.

3. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) - Gumamit ng moisturizer araw-araw. Iwasan ang matagal na pagligo at malakas na sabon. Panatilihing hydrated.

Kumunsulta agad sa pinakamalapit na health center para sa tamang gabay at pangangalaga.

🧠Mental Health & Physical Fitness: A Powerful Duo 🏋🏽
Getting active doesn't have to mean major commitments! Options like walking, cycling, dancing, or sports are great ways to move your body. Find an activity you enjoy and make it a habit—consistency is the key to staying active and well.

What is your favorite go-to activity to feel physically and mentally great?

Here are some benefits of managing your mental and physical health:

Source: https://www.facebook.com/UNICEFBelize

Obesity Prevention Awareness Week, an annual event in the Philippines, takes place every first week of September. This nationwide observance is a vital effort to shine a light on the serious health risks associated with obesity and to inspire Filipinos to embrace healthier lifestyles. It’s more than just an awareness campaign; it’s a compassionate call to action to address the country's rising number of overweight and obese individuals. This important initiative was officially established by Presidential Proclamation No. 162 in 1999.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/premierelab07

August is Sight Saving Month 👀👁

The Department of Health (DOH) is proposing to declare Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) a national public health emergency due to an alarming 500-percent increase in cases among young people aged 15 to 25. The Philippines now has the highest number of new HIV cases in the Western Pacific Region. Since 1984, there have been 148,831 HIV cases recorded nationwide, with 5,101 cases logged in the first quarter of this year alone—an average of 57 new cases daily. Sexual contact remains the primary mode of transmission, predominantly among males who have s*x with males.

Sources:
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1251356
https://www.facebook.com/loveyourself.ph
https://www.facebook.com/DOHgovPH

Public Health Advisory: Iwasan ang Mpox

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1114404690728184&set=pcb.1114405107394809