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So if you were at our webinar last Saturday, you would have heard about some of the books written by our guest speaker, Dr Chima-Oduko one of which talks about preparing for motherhood and the other would be very useful for your child/ward to learn about hygiene.

Journey to motherhood can be purchased through this link:

https://the360degreesmom.com/journey/

Nicole learns to wash her hands can be bought from her paystack account:

https://paystack.com/pay/Wash

Good day once again everyone 😊😊😊

Today we'll be sharing excerpts from our very informative HPV webinar from last week Saturday.

You can access the audio files in our Google drive link below 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1-KSxfWXf1pJdnXL8EjxsxlLK7J-yAweW

Please be sure to share to people you feel would find this useful.

Good evening everyone

Project health alert would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who attended our webinars over the weekend.
We hope you all found it as informative as we did 😊😊

If you weren't able to attend our webinar on birth preparedness, don't worry, below are some excerpts from our discussion
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You can also access the documented copy on our google drive in the link below

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1-VNQyaXlHAFt_c3uJqJgTN7CX-f3FId2

Good day everyone 😊😊

Day 2 of our webinar holds today by 4pm on WhatsApp
We'd be talking about HPV & Cervical cancer today

Link to join:

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If you were at our webinar yesterday, you definitely do not want to miss this one

See photos below to know more about our speaker.

Meet our guest speaker for today, Dr Matilda Kerry 🥳🥳🥳

If you weren't convinced to join the group before, this profile is sure to convince you 😊😊

There's still time enough to join.
Link below:

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Webinar starts by 4pm WAT
Certificates shall be awarded to all participants.

Good morning ladies and gentlemen 😊😊😊

Day 1 of our mini webinar series begins today by 4pm.

Please join the group if you haven't already.

Link below:

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Can't wait to have you all there 😊😊

Good morning everyone
So we introduced our latest topic yesterday which was BIRTH PREPAREDNESS & COMPLICATIONS READINESS.

Now, we'd be taking us through how we can be prepared for birth and its possible complications.

Why is antenatal important?
What are the danger signs?

Please read through the infographics below

You could always learn more by joining our WhatsApp group for our webinar tomorrow

Follow this link:

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Hello again everyone 😊😊😊

Our last few posts this week were on HPV & Cervical cancer and if you have been following us, you'd know that we rounded it up in our previous post. Although, we still have the GRAND FINALE of our webinar this Saturday which I implore everyone to tell someone.

Moving on, we'd now be talking about PREPARING FOR BIRTH & ITS COMPLICATIONS
We simply tag it BPCR (Birth Preparedness & Complications Readiness)

We would be sharing more info in our next few posts.
So stay tuned 😉😉😉😉

To round up this infographic series on HPV & Cervical Cancer, we'll be sharing with you all about prevention of HPV.

We had introduced the use of vaccines in our previous post and now we'd conclude by stating who should get vaccinated.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine HPV vaccination for girls and boys ages 11 and 12, although it can be given as early as age 9. It's ideal for girls and boys to receive the vaccine before they have sexual contact and are exposed to HPV. Research has shown that receiving the vaccine at a young age isn't linked to an earlier start of sexual activity.Once someone is infected with HPV, the vaccine might not be as effective or might not work at all. Also, response to the vaccine is better at younger ages than older ones. But, if given before someone is infected, the vaccine can prevent most cases of cervical cancer.

HPV vaccination is recommended at age 11 or 12 years (or can start at age 9 years) and for everyone through age 26 years, if not vaccinated already.
Vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years. However, some adults age 27 through 45 years who are not already vaccinated may decide to get the HPV vaccine after speaking with their healthcare provider about their risk for new HPV infections and the possible benefits of vaccination. HPV vaccination in this age range provides less benefit. Most sexually active adults have already been exposed to HPV, although not necessarily all of the HPV types targeted by vaccination.

Good morning everyone

Now on to the last few parts of our HPV awareness campaign, we'll talk about the risk factors of HPV persistence.

Long standing HPV infection is a very common predisposition to Cancer, although, this also depends on the strain of the virus and a few other factors as stated in the attached picture.

These could be prevented by vaccines against these specific strains of the virus.

There are currently 3 vaccines protecting against both HPV 16 and 18, which are known to cause at least 70% of cervical cancers.
The third vaccine protects against three additional oncogenic HPV types, which cause a further 20% of cervical cancers. Given that the vaccines which are only protecting against HPV 16 and 18 also have some cross-protection against other less common HPV types which cause cervical cancer, WHO considers the three vaccines equally protective against cervical cancer. Two of the vaccines also protect against HPV types 6 and 11, which cause anoge***al warts.

HPV and Cancer?

Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by HPV infections, but cervical cancer may take 20 years or longer to develop after an HPV infection. The HPV infection and early cervical cancer typically don't cause noticeable symptoms. Getting vaccinated against HPV infection is your best protection from cervical cancer.

HPV can cause other cancers including cancer of the v***a, va**na, p***s, or a**s. It can also cause cancer in the back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils.

So what puts you at risk of contracting this virus?
Read through the infographics below 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿

I hope we have been paying attention to our posts, someone might go away with a small gift at our webinar on Saturday 😉😉😉😉

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MORE ON HPV 😊😊😊😊👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common viral infection of the reproductive tract. Most sexually active women and men will be infected at some point in their lives and some may be repeatedly infected.

There are more than 100 types of HPV, of which at least 14 are cancer-causing (also known as high risk type).

Some types of HPV infection cause warts, and some can cause different types of cancer. Most HPV infections don't lead to cancer. However, there are vaccines that can stop these health problems from happening.

Two HPV types (16 and 18) cause 70% of cervical cancers and pre-cancerous cervical lesions. Non-cancer causing types of HPV (especially types 6 and 11) can cause ge***al warts and respiratory papillomatosis (a disease in which tumours grow in the air passages leading from the nose and mouth into the lungs).

How is HPV transmitted?
Check the pictures below 😊😊

Good evening everyone!!! 😊😊

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A lot has happened this past week and while we keep working to end police brutality and to create a better Nigeria, our webinar has been moved and is now set to hold on the 31ST OF OCTOBER 2020

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Today on Project Health Alert, we'll be looking at the prevalence of HPV and Cervical cancer in Nigeria and around the world.

How common is cervical cancer?
Do all HPV infections lead to cervical cancer?

Good evening everyone!!! 😊😊

Project health alert here again, inviting you to our FREE WEBINAR on HPV and Cervical Cancer with our guest speaker, a public health physician, Dr Chima-Oduko.

This is set to hold on the 24TH OF OCTOBER 2020

How can you be a part of this?
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Today on Project Health Alert 😊😊
What did you know about HPV and Cervical Cancer?
What would you like to know?

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This week on Project Health Alert, we'll be talking on HPV and Cervical Cancer 😊😊

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What would you like to know?
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On to another aspect of our info series, ABC of Hygiene. 💃💃
Let's look at something peculiar to the females, Menstrual Hygiene!
Menstrual Hygiene as defined by Menstrual Hygiene Management is "Women and Adolescent girls using clean menstrual management materials to absorb or collect blood that can be changed in privacy as often as necessary for the duration of the menstrual period, using soap and water
for washing body(soap isn't used to wash the va**na) as required and having access to facilities to dispose of used menstrual management materials".
From this definition, Menstrual hygiene involve the use of clean Menstrual absorbents
Changing of these materials as often as necessary
Washing of one's body
As well as proper disposal of these materials.

Menstrual materials include:

Cloth:not recommended because it has been seen to be associated with abnormal Vaginal discharge, skin irritation and uroge***al infection

Reusuable pads: made from natural and synthetic materials, after use, they are washed, dried and reused for approximately 1yr.
More prevalent in Kenya and Uganda.

Disposable sanitary pads: they should be disposed after a minimum of 8hrs. Prolonged time wear could be associated with bacterial vaginosis as well as reproductive tract infections
Tampons: Absorbent materials made from cotton and/or crayons that are inserted into the va**na to absorb menstrual blood flow. Should not be worn for more than 8hrs as they have been associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome, a rare but fatal disease.
Soap for handwashing and access to clean water are very important and would prevent va**nal infections.
Other materials used to collect blood includes menstrual cup etc.

Tips to maintain menstrual hygiene include:
1)Change your pad every four hours. If you use sanitary pads to soak the flow during your periods, remember to change it often.
2)Clean reusable pads properly.
3)Do not wash your va**na with soap.
4)Never use two pads simultaneously.
5)Wear comfortable, clean underwear
6) Use only one method of sanitation
7) Have a bath regularly.

Over the past few days, we have been discussing the various aspects of Hygiene and its importance in preventing diseases.
We will be rounding this week off with an overview of personal body hygiene.
Bathing: This is usually based on preference.
Contrary to cultural beliefs, bathing everyday is not compulsory. In fact, some research have it that bathing too often can cause dry, itchy skin, and can predispose one to skin conditions like eczema, flare up of psoriasis, etc.
This does not in any way overrule the importance of personal hygiene.
Bathing is very necessary and helps rinse of dead skin cells, bacteria, etc.
It prevents body odour that usually arises when sweat combines with resident bacteria flora on the skin.
If bathing daily is a routine for you, that's fine. However, do not bath less than 3 times a week, especially because of the tropical climate we are in. We are more prone to sweating because of the hot weather.
Infrequent bathing increases the risk of body odour, acne, etc.
Those who sweat often, are menstruating, go for exercise should endeavor to bath everyday.
Even with the Covid 19 precautionary measures, there's even more need for maintaining good personal hygiene especially if one has been exposed to a public environment.

Toilet hygiene: it is important that one washes his/her hand after using the restroom with soap and water or alcohol based hand sanitizer.
This reduces the risk of having gastroenteritis.
Nail Hygiene: keep your nails short and clean. Tidying of nails reduces the spread of germs into the mouth and other body openings. Avoid biting your nails.

Hand hygiene: Germs enters through the mouth, eyes, ears and nose. Thus, it is important to wash your hands:
- Before you eat
-Before and after you handle food
- if you handle garbage
-After using the toilet
- when you sneeze
- anytime you touch an animal
Dental Hygiene: it is advisable to brush twice a day with a medium tooth brush and a flouridated toothpaste.
This helps prevent bad breathe, periodontal diseases, caries (cavity formation) etc.
It has been shown that one with a good personal hygiene is more confident in oneself and has a reduced risk of getting certain diseases

Today we continue our info series, ABC of Hygiene.
Let's take a look at Hand Hygiene.
I'm sure we're all familiar with this, given the present pandemic situation.

The hands are undoubtedly one of the dirtiest parts of the body. We touch different things every minute.

Many of us know these things yet we tend to take it lightly. “Dirt no dey kill black man”, so they say, but no dear!
With dirt comes germs and germs REALLY kill.
Just recently, it took the arrival of the COVID 19 pandemic to sound this handwashing tune back into our ears.

Research shows that washing hands with soap and water could reduce diarrhoeal associated deaths by 50%. It could also reduce the risk of contracting respiratory infections by 16%.
Handwashing is even one of the precautionary measures taken against the deadly COVID 19 as recommended by the WHO.
So it means we actually don’t have to suffer from these diseases if we do the right thing.
Amazing, right?
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
-When you get back home (After you have been in a public place)

-After using the toilet yourself or after changing diapers or cleaning up after someone who used the toilet

-After handling dirt/garbage
-Before, during and after preparing food
-Before eating
-After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
-Before and after caring for a sick person

Do not forget to trim your fingernails.

…Clean hand, saves the land!

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On today's episode on the info series, ABC of Hygiene, we would be looking at RESPIRATORY HYGIENE

Respiratory hygiene involves infection prevention measures to decrease the transmission of respiratory illness.

Respiratory infections/illness are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality around the globe.
This is because it is easily transmitted between people. Examples include Tuberculosis, Covid 19, influenza, common cold, pharyngitis, pneumonia

Upper respiratory infections e.g. common cold are mostly caused by viruses and are self-limiting (infection runs its course, no cure required, symptoms can be managed)
Lower respiratory infections e.g. pneumonia are mostly caused by bacteria.

This year alone, the world was gripped in fear as thousands of people were dying from Corona virus daily.
These deaths could have been prevented or minimized with the use of standard precautions, i.e. appropriate respiratory and hand hygiene.

The following measures to contain respiratory secretions which are recommended for all individuals with signs and symptoms of respiratory infections(e.g. coughing, sneezing, runny nose) are displayed in the pictures above.

Furthermore, even in this era of Covid 19 pandemic, it is important to wear a nose mask and maintain social distancing.
Adherence to these practices reduces/stops the spread of infections.

Stay safe 😊

First off the info off the info series

DENTAL/ORAL HYGIENE🦷🦷
Dental Hygiene simply refers to practices that ensure maintenance of healthy mouth, teeth and gums, to prevent diseases.
Dental/Oral hygiene is usually perceived as a reflection of the general body hygiene.

Oral diseases are said to affect about 3.5 billion people worldwide. That’s nearly half of the world’s population.
Bleeding gums, painful tooth/gums, smelly mouth (halitosis) are indications that you may be doing something wrong.

Whether you experience any of the previously mentioned symptoms or not, you can be sure to keep your confidence on an A level by following these easy tips:

-Brush at least twice a day for at least 2 minutes using a medium bristle toothbrush and the right brushing technique.

-The toothpaste used should contain fluoride. Always check the info on the back of the ttothpaste. Children younger than 7 years of age should use pea-sized toothpaste when brushing.

-Reduce intake of sugary foods. Avoid midnight snacking and if at all, endeavour to brush before going to bed. This would help to ensure that bacteria does not find a "breeding ground"(the sugar acts as fuel for the bacteria)

-Floss regularly, after every meal

-Visit your dentist at least once in 6 months

-Change your tooth brush every 3 – 4 months. Use soft-to-medium bristle toothbrushes

-Use a mouthwash as recommended by your dentist

Remember!
Stay true to your teeth and they won’t be false to you 😁🦷

Hey friends!

Project Health Alert(UN Millennium fellowship Class of '20) here‼️
Bringing the gist on some common health problems right to your fingertips✨

To kick start our activities, we'd be discussing Hygiene💃🏽💃🏽.
What you should know
How it affects your health
Why it should concern you
What you should not do... And lots more.

We would be starting off with a Twitter poll
🗓️ - Sunday, 27th September, 2020
⏰- from 4pm

Let's get talking!💃🏽
We need your responses, yes YOU😊
Links to the poll would be shared in due time.

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