Health And Wellness Africa

18/08/2025

👵🏼👴🏾 For the first time in history, most people can expect to live into their 60s and beyond.

*Longer life offers new opportunities. More time for:*

🔹 Hobbies
🔹 Learning
🔹 Contributing to society

💡 But good health is key to making the most of these extra years.

📈 By 2050, the global population of people over 60 will jump from 900 million to 2 billion.

⏰ Ageing happens faster now, so adapting health systems quickly is crucial.

*Many older adults face challenges like:*

🔹 Heart disease
🔹 Strokes
🔹 Chronic lung issues

But health isn't just about not being sick — it’s about staying active, independent, and involved.

⚠️ Ageism and unequal access to care threaten older people’s wellbeing.

🎉 Ageing well is possible for everyone—with supportive policies, age-friendly environments, and respectful, person-centered care.

Let’s invest in healthy ageing and value the contributions of our older generations.

Find out more about aging and health ➡️ https://bit.ly/45w2yfX

10/08/2025

🤱 World Breastfeeding Week is here.

🎉 Every year in August, we celebrate how breastfeeding is the foundation for a healthy, happy future for babies and moms.

🫶🏾 WHO, UNICEF, and partners around the world are working to support mothers on their breastfeeding journey.

*Every mother deserves access to:*

🔹 Good information
🔹 Skilled help
🔹 Environments that make breastfeeding easier

At home, work, or in healthcare settings.

💡 Supporting breastfeeding isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s good for society:

🔹 Reducing healthcare costs
🔹 Boosting kids’ brain development
🔹 Strengthening economies.
🔹 We all can help!

👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Families, friends, employers, and communities play a vital role in creating welcoming spaces for breastfeeding.

Let’s spread awareness, advocate for supportive policies, and cheer on moms everywhere.

🌟🤗 Together, we can give every baby the best start in life.

Learn more and join the campaign ➡️ https://bit.ly/3H7Sba8

16/07/2025

16/07/2025

🚼💉 In 2024, around 115 million babies worldwide received at least one dose of the vaccine to protect against deadly diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough.

👏 Over 109 million completed all three doses.

😔 But, despite progress, about 20 million infants missed at least one dose last year — including 14 million who never got vaccinated at all.

Vaccines save millions of lives and help families and communities thrive.

*What prevents children from getting protected?*

🔹 Conflicts
🔹 Misinformation
🔹 Limited access

*WHO and UNICEF are calling for urgent action to:*

🔹 Close immunization gaps
🔹 Strengthen health systems
🔹 Fight vaccine myths

Everyone must work together to ensure no child is left unprotected.

🌟🤝 Every vaccine shot counts in saving lives!

New global immunization data can be accessed here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4lx3jwn

02/07/2025

Change the way you think....

13/06/2025

🩸 Blood is an essential part of every health system. It saves lives in emergencies, surgeries, cancer care, trauma, and childbirth.

❤️‍🩹Every blood donation is a gift of hope. It can mean the difference between life and death for patients in need of transfusions.

🌍 But access isn’t equal: Many countries struggle with chronic shortages of safe blood, especially for children and mothers.

🏥 Since blood cannot be stored indefinitely, there is a continuous need for regular, voluntary, unpaid donations.

💡 Want to donate blood but not sure if you’re eligible? Here’s what you need to know!

Most healthy adults can give blood:

✅ You should be between 18–65 years old.
✅ You should weigh at least 50 kg.
✅ You must feel well and not be sick on donation day.
✅ Your blood pressure, pulse, and haemoglobin levels will be checked before donating.

🕒 The entire process is safe, quick, and rewarding.

🫶🏾 One unit of safe blood can save up to 3 lives! It takes just an hour to donate, but the impact can last a lifetime.

Learn more about World Blood Donor Day ➡️ bit.ly/4kXZ3VT

13/06/2025

Prioritizing Mental Health: A Strategic Imperative for Personal and Professional Success

In today’s hyper-connected world, the dialogue around mental health is no longer optional—it is essential. While physical health remains a visible marker of well-being, mental health operates as the silent engine powering productivity, creativity, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Failing to address it is not just a personal oversight; it is a strategic risk.

Mental Health: More Than the Absence of Illness

Mental health is not defined merely by the absence of disorders. It encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how we think, feel, and behave, and determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make critical decisions.

In corporate and community ecosystems, mental health is the foundation for sustainable engagement and growth. When individuals are mentally balanced, they are more adaptive, innovative, and collaborative.

Key Drivers of Mental Wellness

1. Stress Management: Chronic stress is a silent disruptor of both personal performance and team dynamics. Incorporating relaxation therapies—such as deep tissue massage, thermal therapy, or guided meditation—helps modulate the stress response and improve cognitive clarity.

2. Sleep Quality: Sleep deprivation impairs judgment, mood stability, and memory. Promoting restorative sleep through lifestyle interventions, such as reduced screen time and structured routines, is essential.

3. Nutrition and Movement: A well-fueled brain functions optimally. A balanced diet combined with regular physical activity boosts mood-regulating neurotransmitters, enhancing focus and reducing anxiety.

4. Connection and Communication: Human beings thrive on connection. Encouraging open conversations, fostering inclusion, and providing mental health resources within workplaces or communities fosters psychological safety.

The ROI of Mental Wellness

Mental health is not a “soft” issue—it is a measurable performance driver. Organizations that invest in mental health programs experience:

Lower absenteeism and turnover

Increased employee satisfaction and retention

Enhanced innovation and problem-solving capacity

Stronger brand trust and social impact

The Call to Action

It’s time to shift from reactive care to proactive well-being management. Whether you're an individual seeking balance or an organization crafting a culture of care, consider mental health as a non-negotiable investment. Simple steps—routine check-ins, wellness workshops, or creating safe spaces—can catalyze a transformation in morale and output.

Final Thoughts

Mental health is everyone’s business. As we redefine what holistic health looks like, let’s embed mental wellness into our daily conversations, strategic plans, and lifestyle choices. In doing so, we not only elevate individual lives but cultivate resilient, thriving communities.

12/06/2025

😨 Everyone can feel anxious sometimes, but people with anxiety disorders often experience fear and worry that is both intense and excessive.

🥺 Anxiety disorders interfere with daily activities and can impair a person’s family, social and school or working life.

👥 Anxiety disorders are the world’s most common mental disorders, affecting 301 million people.

Symptoms of anxiety disorders include:

❤️‍🩹 Excessive fear or worry.
❤️‍🩹 Trouble concentrating.
❤️‍🩹 Feeling irritable, tense or restless.
❤️‍🩹 Nausea or abdominal distress.
❤️‍🩹 Heart palpitations.
❤️‍🩹 Sweating, trembling or shaking.
❤️‍🩹 Trouble sleeping.
❤️‍🩹 A sense of impending danger, panic or doom.

👩🏽‍💼 Symptoms often begin during childhood or adolescence and continue into adulthood. Girls and women are more likely to experience an anxiety disorder than boys and men.

To help manage your symptoms of anxiety and promote your overall well-being, you can:

1️⃣ Avoid or cut down on alcohol and don’t use illicit drugs.
2️⃣ Exercise regularly, even if it’s just a short walk.
3️⃣ Stick to regular eating and sleeping habits and eat a healthy diet;
4️⃣ Learn relaxation techniques, such as slow breathing and progressive muscle relaxation.
5️⃣ Develop the habit of mindfulness meditation.

Learn more about anxiety disorders here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mXk192

07/06/2025

🤸🏽‍♀️ Regular physical activity provides significant physical and mental health benefits.

In adults, physical activity helps:

🔹 Prevent chronic health conditions
🔹 Manage chronic health conditions
🔹 Reduce depression and anxiety
🔹 Enhance brain health
🔹 Improve overall wellbeing

In children and adolescents, physical activity helps:

🔸 Promote bone health
🔸 Encourage healthy growth
🔸 Encourage development of muscle
🔸 Improve motor and cognitive development

However, data shows that 31% of adults and 80% of adolescents don’t meet the recommended levels of physical activity.

💪🏽 Any physical activity is better than none. Here’s how to get your physical activity levels up:

🤰🏽 Pregnant and postpartum women should get 150 minutes of physical activity per week.

🧔🏽‍♂️ Adults and older adults should get 150-300 minutes of physical activity per week.

🧒🏼 Children and adolescents should get 60 minutes of physical activity per day.

Now, get moving!

Lear more about physical activity here ➡️ https://bit.ly/43EgjIw