Zainabiya Polyclinic

11/01/2026

Get the facts straight about the oral contraceptive pill!

Here’s what you need to know about “the pill”:
🔸 How it works
🔸 How effective it is
🔸 Side effects…and more.

11/01/2026

Menopause is a natural stage of a woman's life when monthly menstruation, also known as periods, ends, marking the end of the reproductive years.

Symptoms associated with menopause can include:
🔥 Hot flushes and night sweats
🩸 Changes in regularity and flow of menstrual cycle
🥴 Vaginal dryness, pain during sexual in*******se, incontinence
🛏️ Difficulty sleeping/insomnia
😢 Changes in mood, depression and anxiety

10/01/2026

Diarrhoeal diseases can kill. Babies and toddlers under 5 years old, the malnourished, and those with weak immunity are at higher risk.

Take these simple measures to protect your child from diarrhoeal diseases!

09/01/2026

Poor air quality can affect your health.

Take steps to reduce exposure and protect yourself.

08/01/2026

can be cured if diagnosed and treated at an early stage of disease.

Women should see a healthcare professional if they notice:
🩸 Unusual bleeding between periods, after menopause, or after sexual in*******se
👃 Increased or foul-smelling vaginal discharge
⚡️ Symptoms like persistent pain in the back, legs, or pelvis
😵‍💫 Weight loss, fatigue and loss of appetite
⚡️ Vaginal discomfort
🦵 Swelling in the legs

January is !

07/01/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

The vaccine protects 🛡️ against .

✔️ 1–2 doses for girls aged 9–14 years
✔️ 2–3 doses for immunocompromised individuals, including those living with HIV

Get informed. Get screened. Get vaccinated.

06/01/2026

Here's how ageism can damage our right to health:

⚠️ Decisions to withhold care are often made solely based on age
⚠️ Older people's health concerns are frequently dismissed due to ageist stereotypes
⚠️ Health & social care aren't designed to meet older people's specific needs

05/01/2026

Signs of include:

🩸Irregular or postmenopausal bleeding
⬆️Increased vaginal discharge

More severe symptoms may arise at advanced stages.

Abnormal bleeding does not mean you have cervical cancer, but you should see your doctor or health worker as soon as possible to get it checked.

January is Month!

04/01/2026

Here are 5 tips to help you sleep better this New Year ⬇️
🔹 Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each morning, including on weekends.
🔹 If possible, make your sleeping area quiet, dark, relaxing and at a comfortable temperature.
🔹 Limit the use of electronic devices, including TVs, computers and smartphones, before bedtime.
🔹 Avoid large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bedtime.
🔹 Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.

02/01/2026

As January marks the , we are sharing 5 facts about :

1️⃣99% of cervical cancer cases are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infections

2️⃣Cervical Cancer can be prevented by vaccines and screening! HPV vaccines for girls and adolescents between 9 and 14 years are safe and given in one dose to prevent cervical cancer. Women are advised to get a screening by the age of 30 and repeat it every 5 to 10 years if they test negative.

3️⃣Early stages of cervical cancer often have no symptoms, which is why regular cervical cancer screening is important, even if you have been vaccinated against HPV.

4️⃣Cervical cancer is among the most treatable forms of cancer, especially when detected at an early stage. Timely screening is essential.

5️⃣Precancers rarely cause symptoms, which is why regular cervical cancer screening is important, even if you have been vaccinated against HPV.

02/01/2026

This year, save yourself from future tears. Think of someone special – you, yes, you.

Do it for you, do it for your family!

Is this your last holiday as a smoker?

today.

31/12/2025