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16/09/2025

Health For All regardless of financial status, location. Toma Talks Health

15/09/2025

A another day to remind you that you can get your Baby routine immunisation in any primary health center around the country. So when travelling remember to travel with your child immunisation card, so you don’t miss any immunisation dose for your little one’s. World Health Organization (WHO) Toma Talks Health Akiri Goodnews Toma UNICEF

23/08/2025

Climate change is making heatwaves more intense and frequent, putting millions of workers at risk every day.

*Especially those in:*

🌽 Agriculture
🌆 Construction
🐡 Fishing

*High temperatures can cause serious health problems:*

🔹 Heatstroke
🔹 Dehydration
🔹 Kidney issues
🔹 Reduce productivity.

🥵 In 2024, the hottest year on record, we saw daytime temps soar above 50°C!

⚠️ It’s urgent that governments, companies, and communities act now.

The new WHO and WMO guidance offers *practical solutions:*

🔹 Create heat-health policies
🔹 Raise awareness
🔹 Involve workers in planning
🔹 Adopt safe, affordable technologies

✅ Protecting workers from extreme heat isn’t just about health—it’s an economic and social necessity.

Let’s work together to build resilient workplaces, safeguard livelihoods, and fight climate change’s impact.

💪🌍 Everyone deserves safe, healthy work conditions — no matter where they are.

21/08/2025

🦷✨ Did you know? Dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common noncommunicable disease globally, affecting over 2.5 billion people.

*It causes:*

😣 Pain
🥗 Difficulty eating
⚠️ Tooth loss

The main culprit? Too much sugar in foods and drinks.

💰 Reducing sugar intake—especially for kids—can prevent cavities and save families money on costly treatments.

*Simple actions can make a big difference:*

🧁 Eating less sugary foods
🪥 Using fluoride toothpaste
😷 Visiting the dentist early

Many countries lack access to affordable dental care, making prevention crucial.

*We can all help by:*

🔹 Choosing healthier foods
🔹 Supporting policies like sugar taxes
🔹 Encouraging good oral hygiene

😊 Let’s work together to protect our smiles and promote healthier World Health Organization (WHO)

18/08/2025

05/08/2025

Choose breastfeeding over infants formula if you are in good health after child birth. Breastfeed today! Toma Talks Health Akiri Goodnews Toma

31/05/2025

Community Health Workers are central to PHC. They must be recognized as health workers in line with WHO guidelines and not simply as cheap volunteer labour. Speaking on Universal Health Coverage & Primary Health Care at the ongoing 78th session of the World Health Assembly.
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05/05/2025

Good Personal hygiene is key in preventing diseases World Health Organization (WHO)

28/04/2025

World immunisation week, immunisation is safe and effective, together we can protect the future.

01/04/2025

Stay alert! stay safe!! stop Diphtheria🦠Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board Lagos, Nigeria