Doc Wacky

16/01/2024

What to do when it’s too hot outside? Follow the following tips ⬇

08/01/2024

06/01/2024

31/12/2023

New year, a healthier era!

Here are some ways to keep you healthy this 2024.

25/12/2023

is the single largest infectious cause of death in children. Here's how it can be prevented

Read more: http://bit.ly/2X7sJWL

24/12/2023

Embracing the warmth of the holiday spirit, this Christmas greeting extends heartfelt wishes for a joyous season. As we gather around the glow of festive lights and cherish traditions, let's remember to care for our health and well-being. Merry Christmas !

22/12/2023

🌍 Did you know❓ Deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer caused by sunlight at work are similarly spread across regions. Men are the most affected, especially those aged 55 years or older.

22/12/2023

You have the right to privacy & confidentiality of your health information.

📁 Your patient data, 🩺 medical records & 🗨️ conversations with your doctor should be kept secure & disclosed only with your explicit consent or as required by law.

16/12/2023

A safe working environment is a fundamental right at work. Workplaces can protect their workers from hazardous exposure to the sun ☀️ by:

👍 providing training, sun-protective equipment & preventive health services
👍 shifting working hours away from solar noon

Find more: bit.ly/4674Ald

12/12/2023

4 tips to manage low back pain ⬇

09/12/2023

If you have chronic low back pain, seek out care that accounts for all aspects of your life, be it personal, physical, social or your environment.

If you struggle with low back pain that has persisted for more than 3 months, ask your health worker about different care options that match your needs.

You might need to see a few different health workers to find the best combination of treatments that benefit you.

08/12/2023

Did you know❓ Exposure to air pollution from burning fossil fuels poses a risk for pregnant women 🤰 and babies 👶.

06/12/2023

🌰 The food we eat.
🫁 The air we breathe.
🚰 The water we drink.
🌆 The environment we live in.
🔥 Climate change, plastic pollution and destruction of natural habitats.

All of these impact our health.

Health For All: means protecting nature 🌎🌍🌏

30/11/2023

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in many parts of the world. Make sure you’re fully protected. Vaccines keep you safe. Check your vaccination status and consult your local health worker.

29/11/2023

Do you get enough fruits & veggies❓

🍎🥝🥕🍅🥦 Eat at least 400 grams or about 5 portions of vegetables & fruits per day for better health.

22/11/2023

15/11/2023

14/11/2023

Today is World Diabetes Day!
Type 1 diabetes is not preventable.
Type 2 diabetes is often preventable through a healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy body weight and avoiding to***co use.

Diabetes can be different for everyone - every lived experience matters.

14/11/2023

Today is World Diabetes Day.
People with diabetes can live long and healthy lives if they have access to essential care and medicines.

Regular screening and treatment helps reduce the risk of complications:
♦️ blindness
♦️ kidney failure
♦️ heart attacks
♦️ stroke
♦️ lower limb amputation

13/11/2023

Measles is not just a rash. Of those children who get measles, about 1 in 1,000 will die, and up to 3 in 100 in low-income countries.

To protect your child, make sure their vaccines are up to date

12/11/2023

It's World Pneumonia Day!
Pneumonia is the single largest infectious cause of death in children. It's a form of acute respiratory infection affecting the lungs 🫁 that is caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi. The good news is that it can be prevented - here's how ⬇️

11/11/2023

People with anxiety disorders often experience intense and excessive fear and worry that causes problems in their family, social, school and work life. But anxiety disorders can be treated! Here's what you need to know ⬇️

08/11/2023

Extreme weather can interrupt or destroy water and sanitation leading to an increase in disease in already suffering communities.

08/11/2023

Tips for food safety!

✅ Keep your leftover food at safe temperatures

Microorganisms can multiply very quickly if food is stored at room temperature.

07/11/2023

High blood pressure and to***co use are the most significant modifiable risks of a stroke.

🔴 40% of people who died of stroke could have been saved if their blood pressure had been regulated.
🔴 40% of stroke deaths, for people under 65 years, are linked to smoking.

05/11/2023

Dietary changes can help reduce anaemia in some cases by:

🔵 Eating food rich in iron, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin A and other nutrients
🔵 Eating a healthy and varied diet
🔵 Taking supplements

01/11/2023

🎃 Healthy Halloween!
Stay away from the to***co monsters 👻
Even vampires 🧛🏽‍♂️ would not want to have teeth like these 💀