World No Tobacco Day – Protecting children from tobacco industry interference
As World Tobacco Day dawns upon us once again, it brings with it an opportunity to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco…
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HYPERTENSION: KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
Hypertension is known as high blood pressure, a condition in which the pressure in the lungs is constantly elevated above 120/80 mmHg. It is a…
SKIN CANCER AWARENESS
Skin cancer is a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of skin cells, typically caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight and…
WORLD ASTHMA DAY: ASTHMA EDUCATION EMPOWERS
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects your lungs and causes inflammation of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing. It affects individuals of all…
WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY: SAVE LIVES, CLEAN HANDS
World Hand Hygiene Day emphasizes the importance of good hand hygiene practices for maintaining good health and well-being globally. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness…
WORLD MALARIA DAY – ACCELERATING THE FIGHT AGAINST MALARIA FOR A MORE EQUITABLE WORLD
Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne disease caused by parasites of the Plasmodium genus. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles…
WORLD IMMUNIZATION DAY: SAVING LIVES THROUGH IMMUNIZATION
Immunization, involves administering vaccines to protect individuals from infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Vaccines contain live but denatured forms of the…
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDs)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), are diseases that are primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. These diseases are caused by sexually…
WORLD HEALTH DAY: MY HEALTH MY RIGHT
It is the fundamental right of every individual to access quality healthcare services without facing financial hardship and discrimination. The theme for the 2024 World…
FOODS THAT BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
The immune system is a web of cells, tissues and organs that work intertwined to defend the body against harmful invaders, such as viruses, bacteria,…