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02/07/2018
Unsafe food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances, causes more than 200 diseases – ranging from diarrhoea to cancers.
Preparing food? Make sure it’s safe!
29/06/2018
1000 most critical days includes pregnancy phase.Caring for a child at this stage requires good nutrition for both mother and baby in order to promote the optimum physical and mental development of the child...
The First Year A baby’s brain needs love to develop. What happens in the first year is profound.
16/05/2018
Over use of Antibiotics causes hrm to the body...find out how
The world is running out of effective antibiotics to treat infections.
Handle antibiotics with care.
30/04/2018
Ensure low salt diet for you and your family!
Lowering salt consumption saves lives, prevents cardiovascular disease, reduces health care costs for governments.
27/04/2018
Get your child vaccinated your child today!
Measles Measles remains one of the leading causes of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine.
31/03/2018
Has anybody ever woken up craving for mushroom?...yes mushroom!😄. Find out below why it's important to our bodies
07/03/2018
Our Environments determine our health outcomes
This is how the environment impacts our health
Let's talk about Cholera, an illness affecting most populations in crowded regions,in regions where the sanitation hygiene is poor, an illness common in areas where water sources and unclean and unsafe.Every year 1.3 - 4.0 million cases of Cholera occur around the world and 21000- 143000 deaths occur from cholera (WHO) ; yet it is preventable. What are the causes of Cholera and how is it transmitted?
Answer: Cholera is caused by bacteria called vibrio cholerae found in contaminated water or food. Bacteria is mainly present in human f***s and can be deposited in water sources or can be transmitted by flies or humans to food items to be consumed by others.Other transmission route is human to human through handshakes with a person who has gotten into contact with contaminated f***s.
What then are the signs and symptoms of Cholera?
Answer: few cases do not present any symptoms.Severe contamination to the human body causes vomitting,cramps,frequent diarrhoea and leads to dehydration. Cholera is fatal and if not attended to immediately one can get into a shock and can die within hours.
How to Cholera be treated?
Answer : Firstly administer Oral Rehydration solution to people with diarrhoea.Seek immediate medical attention if one has diarrhoea and they are vommitting.Antibiotics given at health centres help kill the infection and rehydration is needed asap.
SO WHAT IS KEY IN PREVENTING CHOLERA???
Answer: Practice good sanitation and hygiene.Wash hands thoroughly at all recommended times using soap e.g. before touching food, after using the toilet, Boil or treat water e.g. with chlorine to kill germs present,cover food at all times when not eating, stop open defecation,use toilet facilities instead
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27/09/2017
Important health advice
Here are 12 tips to be healthy!
24/09/2017
Give your child the gift of a good future...support them. Every child deserves to be successful and happy
Eyes full of life!
Investing in our 🌏’s youngest is investing in our 🌏’s future. .
19/09/2017
The amazing benefits exercise has on our brains... this is a must read!A simple 30 minute exercise per day can change your life
17/09/2017
We encourage domestic gardening. Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables for vitamins (blood clotting,vision,boosts immune system), calcium,magnesium,fiber (preventing constipation)
19/08/2017
A rich glass of fruit smoothie a day with the following:
Bananas- rich source of fiber,vitamins C & B6,antioxidants,carbs
Apples- fiber,antioxidants,vitamin C,potassium
Oranges-calcium, foliate, vit. B1,carbs
Pawpaw-vitaminsA, B6,B1,C,fiber
15/06/2017
Many times we get stomach upset through the food we eat. Here are food safety tips to avoid food contamination:
1. Cover food always
2. Wash hands with soap under running water for about 20seconds before touching food,during preparation. Dry with paper towels
3.Wash fruits and vegetables at all times before eating
4. Store perishables and leftovers in refrigerator always
5. Do not wash chicken,as bacteria spreads onto surrounding areas.
6.Disinfect kitchen sinks as tops frequently
7. Use a glass chopping board rather than a wooden one
8.wash utensils with soap and warm water,rinse under running water and let them air dry
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