Women's Health Care

28/06/2025

Celebrating my 5th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

23/11/2023

1 month of hostilities in Gaza.

6368 women and children killed.

Ceasefire NOW.

29/10/2023

The HPV vaccine is highly effective. It can prevent 9 in 10 cases of the most high-risk strains of HPV – the number 1 cause of cervical cancer. Share this information widely!

20/07/2023

5 things to know about non-sugar sweeteners 👇

20/07/2023

Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are the leading causes of antimicrobial resistance. Without effective antibiotics 💊 and other antimicrobials, we will lose our ability to treat common infections.

26/06/2023

UV radiation from the ☀️ causes over 1.5 million skin cancers every year.
To protect yourself:

🌴 seek shade
😎 wear protective clothing, sunglasses & hat
🧴 apply sunscreen

23/11/2022

29/10/2022

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in Sub-Saharan 🌍

Here’s how to reduce your risk ⬇️

29/10/2022

To help your baby to breastfeed:
☑ Feed in different positions. If it hurts, get help.
☑ Let your baby suckle as long and as often as possible.
☑ Pay attention to swallowing and clean wet or dirty diapers.

19/10/2022

Today is World Menopause Day.

Menopause is a natural stage of a woman's life, marking the end of their reproductive years and the end of monthly menstruation (periods).⁣

Menopause can be a tough time but the right support can help women understand and manage physical and emotional changes.⁣

Reach out to a healthcare provider if needed to help you take charge 🔋 before, during and after menopause.

19/10/2022

Breast milk is the ideal first food for a 👶 . It's safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect against illnesses.

✅ Start Breastfeeding within 1 hour after birth
✅ Breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months
✅ Continue until the 👶 is 2+ years old

15/10/2022

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month⁣.
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Timely diagnosis saves lives. Today, take a second look 👀 at your breasts.⁣ 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