ARE YOU HYPERTENSIVE? IS IT BEING CONTROLLED? The nation of Antigua and Barbuda joins with the region, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in observance of World Hypertension Day, On Monday 17th May 2021. Theme for this year is: “Know Your Numbers” Hypertension or high blood pressure is known
AUTISMS IT A PROBLEM AND WHO DOES IT AFFECT? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a progressive disability that hinders social communication and behavioural challenges. Persons with ASD interact and learn differently from others, they find it difficult connecting, understanding others or even expressing themselves. Their reactions to how things taste, smell, or feel are also
WHAT IS TUBERCULOSIS OR (TB)? The observance of World Tuberculosis or (TB) Day will be on Wednesday 24th March 2021.This year’s theme is “The clock is ticking.” The sentiments expressed by this year’s theme indicates that global leaders are running out of time to act on their commitments to end the TB epidemic. It further
KIDNEY PROBLEMS : WHO SHOULD BE CONCERNED? The observance of World Kidney Day will be on Thursday 11th March 2021 with the theme for 2021 being “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere: Living well With Kidney Disease.” The day was established and designed specifically to raise awareness worldwide by educating individuals of all races and