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28/04/2025

🦟 Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes. It is mostly found in tropical countries. It is preventable and curable.

In 2023, there were 263 million malaria cases and 597 000 deaths in 83 countries.

*Here are some key facts to know:*

🔹 Malaria claims an estimated 1 life every minute.

🔹 95% of deaths from malaria occur in in the African Region.

🔹 11 countries in Africa bear two thirds of the world’s malaria burden.

🔹 Since 2000, 2.2 billion malaria cases and 12.7 million deaths have been averted.

*Lower the risk of getting malaria by avoiding mosquito bites:*

1️⃣ Use mosquito nets when sleeping in places where malaria is present.
2️⃣ Use mosquito repellents (containing DEET, IR3535 or Icaridin) after dusk.
3️⃣ Use coils and vaporizers.
4️⃣ Wear protective clothing.
5️⃣ Use window screens.

Learn more about malaria and laboratory testing by visiting Sort Care Medical Laboratory, located at #9 mile 2 road Ikom, CRS or call 09130623887

03/03/2025

🦻Hearing loss affects over 1.5 billion people worldwide, and by 2050, that number could rise to 2.5 billion.

The good news? Many cases can be prevented with early intervention and care.

Warning signs of hearing loss include:

🔹 Difficulty hearing other people and following conversations
🔹 Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
🔹 Persistent ringing in the ear (tinnitus)
🔹 Speech and other sounds seem muffled
🔹 Listening to music or TV at higher volumes than usual

To protect your hearing:

🎧 Keep volume below 60% and use noise-canceling headphones
🔕 Take breaks and limit time spent in loud environments
🙉 Wear ear protection, such as ear plugs, at concerts and noisy workplaces
📱 Use apps to track and manage your sound exposure levels

Learn more about hearing by visiting Sort Care Medical Laboratory at #9 mile 2 road Ikom CRS

24/09/2024

⚠️ WHO has observed a number of troubling trends in adolescent (aged 10-19 years) health over the past decade.

Some examples include:

1️⃣ At least 1 in 7 adolescents globally now suffer from a mental disorder.
2️⃣ Anaemia among adolescent girls remains prevalent.
3️⃣ 1 in 10 adolescents are obese.
4️⃣ Sexually transmitter infections among youth are rising.
5️⃣ Violence, including bullying, affects millions of young people worldwide.

🙌🏽 Adolescence is a unique and critical stage of human development, involving major physical, emotional and social transitions, and is a pivotal window for laying long-term foundations for good health.

Reliable medical test should be a priority by visiting us at #9 mile 2 road Ikom or call 07039193655 for your:
👉Infection profile test
👉Blood percentage
👉Drugs Screening Test
👉General Medical fitness Test

Explore more facts and learn what can be done to protect adolescent health here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TDHoaQ

06/08/2024

🫁 Lung cancer is the most deadly cancer worldwide. That’s why, today, we want to flag the biggest risk factors.

They are:

🚭 Smoking
🚬 Secondhand smoke
💨 Air pollution
🧪 Workplace hazards like asbestos

Quitting smoking is the best way to avoid lung cancer. Forward this message to a loved one ❤️

*Speak* to us if you’re considering quitting to***co 👉07039193655 or visit us @ #9 mile 2 Road by State housing junction, ikom -CRS.

12/07/2024

💡 Let’s have a quick mental health check-in. React with the emoji that best describes how you’re feeling today.

Prioritize your mental health by:
❤️ Talking to your loved ones
🧘🏻‍♀️ Practicing relaxation and mindfulness
👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏾 Making time for face to face social connection
👩🏽‍⚕️ Seeking a professional when you need help

💙 Your mental health matters to us. 🚴🏻‍♂️Visit us @ #9 mile 2 Road by State housing junction, ikom CRS or call-07039193655

Practice how to manage stress here 👉🏼 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003927

10/07/2024

10/07/2024

🫀 1 in 3 adults globally are affected by high blood pressure.

High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because there are no symptoms.

Make sure to measure your blood pressure regularly and focus on the 4 S’s to prevent high blood pressure 👇🏼

🚭 Smoking - Stop it!
🧂 Salt - Reduce it!
😴 Sleep - Focus on quality and quantity!
😩 Stress - Find ways to relax
🚴🏻‍♂️ *Visit Sort Care Medical Laboratory* @ #9 Mile 2 road ikom,CRS or call 07039193655 for your:
-Routine Medical Test
-Paternity Test
-Male Fertility Test
-Female Fertility
-Drug/Alcohol Test
-Viral Pathogen
-Infection Profile Test
-Diabetic Screening Test
-Liver Function Test
-Kidney Function Test

*Watch Science in 5* to learn more 👉🏼 https://youtu.be/RIXWEMQpP9Q?si=Lsw-BAHR-uCh1jQk

23/02/2024

Your health, our priority.Providing precision in Sort-Care Medical Laboratory where science meets patient care.Empowering medical decision through reliable lab testing.
Visit us at #9 mile 2 Road by State housing junction ikom, CRS or call us on 09130623887, 09165316722