MMC - Health Services Department

08/02/2026

Anyone can drown, no one should. Drowning prevention starts with you:

👀 Supervise children & don’t look away when they're near water.
🦺 Use safety equipment like life jackets & make sure they’re in place before going out on a boat.
🏊‍♂️ Learn to swim, or if you can’t swim, stay away from the water.
🌧️ Check the weather conditions, the depth of the water & the strength of the current before entering the water.
🚫 Don’t drink alcohol near water, it dulls your senses & can cause fatal accidents near water.

Remember! Drowning is often silent & goes unnoticed. Watch for the signs when someone is struggling to stay afloat, it’s never too soon to respond.

08/02/2026

NEVER drink and drive.
Whenever anyone drives drunk, they put everyone on the road in danger. Drive safely!

08/02/2026

Safe digital spaces are essential for mental health and well-being.

We can help make them safer:
💬 Share and post with empathy and respect
🙅‍♀️ Say no to all forms of abuse and bullying

08/02/2026

08/02/2026

Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility.

Symptoms include:
🚺painful periods
🚺chronic pelvic pain
🚺pain during/after s*x
🚺abdominal bloating, nausea
🚺painful urination
🚺depression

08/02/2026

Here are some simple facts about everyday food habits that can help you keep safe from preventable foodborne diseases.

08/02/2026

prevention isn’t about chance—it’s about systems. Cancer risks drop when you regulate to***co, prevent infections, breathe clean air, eat healthy and nutritious food, and choose vaccines.

Did you know? Nearly 40% of cancers are preventable. Of that 40%, there are three cancers that account for nearly half of all preventable cancers.

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08/02/2026

Studies from across 185 countries and 36 cancer types reveal there are 30 preventable risk factors driving .
These include infections, to***co use, alcohol consumption and air pollution.

03/02/2026

Work can affect your . Unsafe conditions, discrimination, job insecurity, and bullying aren’t just work issues – they can be serious risks to your mental health.

Remember: Your employers are also responsible for fostering a work culture where you feel safe and supported

And there are steps you can take to protect your mental health:

✨ Learn management techniques
✨ Stay alert to changes in your mental health
✨ Reach out when you need support!

Talking to a trusted friend, family member, colleague, or health worker can make a real difference.

Take care of yourself. You matter!

03/02/2026

The 4 most common oral diseases are:
🔸 tooth decay
🔸 gum disease
🔸 tooth loss
🔸 oral cancers

Fortunately, most cases are preventable and can be treated in their early stages.

03/02/2026

Check in on yourself and others – do you need support today or can you give support to others? Your matters!

03/02/2026

Timely diagnosis saves lives. Take a second look 👀 at your .⁣ If you notice changes to your breasts, such as a lump, pitting of the skin or pain, go and see a health practitioner for a check-up. ⁣
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Most breast lumps are not cancerous. Those that are, can be more effectively treated if identified early.

✅ Check your breasts ⁣
✅ Get screened regularly ⁣
✅ See your doctor ⁣
✅ Get your annual mammogram done