Dr SE Moholo

18/11/2025

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW)

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is an annual global campaign that takes place from November 18 to 24, aimed at raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Key Objectives

Promote Responsible Use: Encourages the responsible use of antimicrobials, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.
Adopt a "One Health" Approach: The campaign advocates for a collaborative "One Health" strategy that encompasses human and animal health, agriculture, and environmental considerations.

Essential Actions
Enhance infection prevention and control
Ensure access to clean water and sanitation
Utilize antimicrobials only when necessary

14/11/2025

World Diabetes Day - Diabetes and Well-being 💚

12/11/2025

World Pneumonia Day - 12 November 2025

"Enhancing Diagnosis, Managing Oxygen Needs, and Tackling Antibiotic Resistance"

Enhancing Diagnosis
Improving Identification: Concentrating on more effective and timely methods to recognize the disease.
Managing Oxygen Needs

Ensuring Access: Providing fair access to oxygen therapy, which is essential for treating numerous pneumonia cases.
Tackling Antibiotic Resistance

Addressing Effectiveness: Confronting the increasing challenge of antibiotics becoming less effective against bacterial pneumonia.

05/11/2025

Key Roles of Pathology in Internal Medicine

Accurate Diagnosis: Pathologists utilize microscopic examinations and various tests to identify the underlying causes of symptoms such as fever, pain, or weight loss.

Cancer Assessment: They evaluate whether a tumor is malignant, along with its type, grade, and stage. This critical information aids in determining the most effective treatment options, such as surgery or chemotherapy.

Precision Medicine: By analyzing genetic mutations, pathology contributes to the development of personalized treatments that target specific disease characteristics, thereby enhancing the likelihood of successful outcomes.

Monitoring Disease: Pathologists observe a disease's progression over time by repeatedly analyzing patient samples. This ongoing assessment helps evaluate treatment effectiveness and identify potential complications.

Guiding Treatment Decisions: The examination of bodily fluids and tissues provides essential insights for internal medicine physicians, enabling them to make informed treatment choices for a variety of conditions, including cardiovascular and infectious diseases.

Confirming Diagnoses: Often regarded as a "doctor's doctor," pathologists offer second opinions to confirm or refine the diagnoses made by primary physicians.

29/10/2025

World Stroke Day :
The FAST acronym (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) serves as a quick assessment tool to recognize the three most prevalent signs of a stroke.

27/10/2025

Get your Cholesterol Tested 💉

21/10/2025

Iodine deficiency arises from insufficient iodine intake, leading to conditions like goiter and hypothyroidism, and potentially causing developmental issues.

Common symptoms:
Fatigue
Weight gain
Sensitivity to cold

Causes:
Low intake of iodine-rich foods
Food grown in iodine-poor soil

Prevention strategies:
Use iodized salt
Eat iodine-rich foods (e.g., seafood)
Consider supplements if needed.

20/10/2025

"Say No to Fragile Bones," and "Build Better Bones". - World Oestoporosis Day 2025

10/10/2025

29/09/2025

Don't Miss a Beat - ❤ World Heart Day

25/09/2025

We are grateful to all the pharmacists for the invaluable contributions they make each day in treatment of our patients. - Happy World Pharmacy Day 💊

21/09/2025

Alzheimer's Day - 21st September 2025
A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia is within reach.