Medical information معلومات طبی

20/07/2024

1 in 8 people are now living with .

It affects:
🔸 the heart
🔸 the liver
🔸 the kidneys
🔸 the joints
🔸 the reproductive system

20/07/2024

Did you know?
Every year, 10 million people fall ill with tuberculosis (TB). Despite being a preventable and curable disease, 1.5 million people die from TB each year, making it the world’s top infectious killer.But the good news is tuberculosis is curable!

20/07/2024

Reduce your salt🧂 intake, here’s how:

1: Use salt sparingly and cut back on salty sauces and condiments,
2: Avoid snacks that are high in salt,
3: When using canned or dried products, choose varieties without added salt and sugar.

20/07/2024

People with diabetes can live long and healthy lives if they have access to essential care & medicines.

Regular screening and treatment helps reduce the risk of complications:
♦️ blindness
♦️ kidney failure
♦️ heart attacks
♦️ stroke
♦️ lower limb amputation

20/07/2024

Do you get enough fruits & veggies❓
🍎🥝🥕🍅🥦
Eat at least 400 grams or about 5 portions of vegetables & fruits per day for better health.

20/07/2024

Remember: only take 💊 a health professional has prescribed TO YOU.
We can stop the spread of .

10/02/2024

Here are 4 ways to prevent oral diseases: ⁣

🦷 brushing teeth daily with fluoride toothpaste⁣
🥗 eating a balanced diet low in sugars⁣
🚭 stopping the use of to***co⁣
🥤 reducing alcohol consumption⁣

10/02/2024

Depression can happen to anyone.

𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱.

With the right support, you can get better. ❤️

10/02/2024

The longer you stay away from to***co, the healthier you get ⬇️

10/02/2024

Protect yourself and others from hepatitis by:

1⃣ using sterile injections
2⃣ practising safer s*x
3⃣ using your own razors/blades
4⃣ using safe tattooing/piercing tools
5⃣ vaccinating children against hepatitis B
6⃣ getting tested/knowing your status

10/02/2024

Here’s what you need to know about Avian Influenza 👇🏽🧐

1 - 🐔 Infected birds have influenza viruses in their saliva, mucous and droppings

2 - 🐔 Use caution when handling, culling, slaughtering or processing birds that appear to be infected

3 - How do you protect yourself from avian influenza?
❌ Avoid contact with wild/domestic birds
❌ Don’t eat poultry that is sick or found dead
✔ Cook poultry and poultry products well

4 - You can help stop the spread of Avian Influenza
📞 Report sick or unexpectedly dead birds to authorities
🏡 Remember to self-isolate if you are having symptoms of influenza and seek advice from a professional

04/10/2023