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Wearing a ribbon is a great way to raise awareness on . The red ribbon is the universal symbol of awareness & support for people living with HIV/AIDS.

We can end AIDS if we end the inequalities which perpetuate it. This 2022, everyone needs to get involved in sharing the message that we will all benefit when we tackle inequalities. Each of us needs to to keep everyone safe, to protect everyone’s health & to address the inequalities which are holding back progress in erradicating AIDS.

Founded in 1988 & celebrated every year on 1 December, the is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV & to commemorate those who have died from AIDS related illnesses. This year 2022, it is being marked under the theme .

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As the curtain draws down on the we encourage continued , & .

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Breast cancer is real.

Visit a or centre near you for breast cancer screening today.

Breast cancer is real.

Lets all play our part in spreading awareness. Visit a nearest health institution for breast cancer screening today.

When we raise our voices together, we help spread the word about the importance of screening and support. and join us in reaching even more people throughout by sharing messages various channels.

October is month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. Let’s help & inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education & support services.

Talking confidently about can be an important but sometimes awkward, step in supporting breast cancer awareness today!

Remember, is not just a month. Fighting takes everyone. Every ribbon makes a difference. Awareness is power!







Join the cause!

Created by the (WHF), observed every year on September 29, informs people around the globe about the risk factors of such as an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, smoking including and . Cardiovascular disease is the world's leading cause of death claiming millions of lives each year and highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control cardiovascular diseases.

This year’s theme is .
Use Heart means to think differently. To make the right decisions, to act with courage, to help others & to engage with this important cause. The heart is the only organ you can hear and feel. It is the first and last sign of life. It is one of the few things with the potential to unite all of us as people.

For Every Heart swings the focus from the actions themselves to the beneficiaries of the actions, allowing for wider application of the campaign while also making it more personal. The aim is to have messages to reach as many individuals as possible to help achieve cardiovascular health for every heart.

For Every Heart: It requires changing the action to server to everyone. It has three pillars namely : , &

Heat stroke is a serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. When heat stroke occurs as a result of prolonged exposure to heat, the body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails & the body is unable to cool down.

Common signs & symptoms include headache, rapid breathing & pulse, confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, hot, dry skin or profuse sweating, seizures & very high body temperature.

It can be fatal if not attended to early, causing damage to the brain, heart, kidneys and muscles increasing the risk of serious health complications or even death.

Management includes removing casualty form the cause, resting them in a cool place. Initiate cooling measures, including loosening tight clothing & giving plenty of fluids.

Heat stroke is a serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. When heat stroke occurs as a result of prolonged exposure to heat, the body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails & the body is unable to cool down.

Common signs & symptoms include headache, rapid breathing & pulse, confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, hot, dry skin or profuse sweating, seizures & very high body temperature.

It can be fatal if not attended to early, causing damage to the brain, heart, kidneys and muscles increasing the risk of serious health complications or even death.

Management includes removing casualty form the cause, resting them in a cool place. Initiate cooling measures, including loosening tight clothing & giving plenty of fluids.

The ear naturally secretes wax with special chemicals that fight off infections that could hurt the skin inside the ear canal, moisturise & prevent dry, itchy ears, keep debris out as well as hinder bacterial growth.

When ear wax accumulates, it may harden causing a blockage in the ears that impedes proper hearing. If left unchecked it can cause ear pain & infections. If you notice any of these immediately see an otolaryngologists who will remove excess earwax, cerumen & foreign bodies from the ear.

Alternatively, a physician may prescribe recommended medical ear drops, mineral oil, glycerine, hydrogen peroxide or natural home remedies that are designed to soften the wax. Ear canals must be dried after cleaning.

Oral hygiene or dental care is the medical practice of maintaining one's teeth & mouth clean and free of disease and other problems by regular brushing in order to prevent dental disorders.

Benefits of good oral hygiene include reduced risk of bad breath (halitosis), gum disease, tooth decay, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease among others. Visit a dentist at least twice a year.

We’re always here to answer your questions or concerns and to get you started on the road to great oral health! Feel free to give us a call on +263 772 544405, inbox us or email us at [email protected].

Measles Alert.

Also called rubeola. It is a deadly viral airbone infectious disease that spreads through respiratory droplets produced from sneezing or coughing. Other ways include through saliva (kissing or shared drinks), touching contaminated surfaces, skin-to-skin contact (handshakes or hugs) or mother to baby through pregnancy, labour or nursing among other ways.

Symptoms don't appear until upto between 7 days to 14 days after exposure. These typically include a red blotchy skin rash, high fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, inflamed and watery eyes.

Measles is easily preventable by a vaccine & treatable by a certified medical practitioner. Medical diagnosis & lab tests or imaging are often required.

Today, 19 August 2022 is World Humanitarian Day (WHD).

There is a saying that goes: It takes a village to raise a child. Similarly, around the world, every hour of every day, of to support a person in a humanitarian crisis.

With record-high humanitarian needs around the world, this year’s World Humanitarian Day builds on this metaphor of collective endeavour to grow global appreciation of humanitarian work

Whenever and wherever people are in need, there are others who help them. They are the affected people themselves – always first to respond when disaster strikes – and a global community that supports them as they recover. Far from the spotlight and out of the headlines, they come together to ease suffering and bring hope.

The 2022 WHD campaign shines a light on the thousands of volunteers, professionals and crisis-affected people who deliver urgent health care, shelter, food, protection, water and much more.

For this year’s WHD, lets tell the stories of people in need and those who help them. Lets showcase the often invisible but always indispensable importance, effectiveness and positive impacts of humanitarian work.






Background
On 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Five years later, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day.

Each year, WHD focuses on a theme, bringing together partners from across the humanitarian system to advocate for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises and for the safety and security of aid workers.

WHD is a campaign by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

More information can be accessed on www.worldhumanitarianday.org

It is recommended that individuals get regular health checkups at least once a year for a general routine physical check up. If one has an ongoing health issue or chronic disease, one should see a medical doctor more often.

Medical doctors are importance as they perform the following roles in our society :- saving & improving lives, reducing risks of complications by detecting, closely monitoring potentially life-threatening health conditions or diseases early as well as controlling pandemics & epidemics.

Unfortunately, not every illness can be cured completely.

On this special day, we say Happy Fathers Day to all Dads.
Thank you for the love & care. You're a special bunch !

is a late stage of ( ) of the caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions such as & chronic .
Each time the liver is injured — whether by disease, excessive alcohol consumption or another cause, it tries to repair itself.

Cirrhosis is classified into four stages that include:
Stage I: . Is characterized by of the bile duct or liver.
Stage II: ( ) of the liver due to inflammation.
Stage III: Cirrhosis.
Stage IV: Liver or failure or advanced liver disease.

Initially patients may experience fatigue, weakness and weight loss. During later stages, patients may develop jaundice (yellowing of the skin), , abdominal & confusion.

Some foods to avoid on a liver cirrhosis diet:
Highly processed: fast food, convenience meals, canned soups, packaged snacks.
Unhealthy fats: margarine, vegetable shortening, fried foods.
Salty snacks: chips, crackers, microwave popcorn.

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It help one live longer, keeps skin, teeth and eyes healthy.

Supports muscles, strengthens bones, boosts immunity and helps the digestive system function.

Lowers risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Pregnancies and breastfeeding are also supported by healthy eating.

Benefits of Eating Healthy...

It help one live longer, keeps skin, teeth and eyes healthy.

Supports muscles, strengthens bones, boosts immunity and helps the digestive system function.

Lowers risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Pregnancies and breastfeeding are also supported by healthy eating.