HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR KIDNEYS LATELY? World Kidney Day will be commemorated on Thursday 10th March 2022 under the theme, “Kidney Health for All.” The observance is a collaborative effort with the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundation (FKF). The day was established in 2006 with its mission being
FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR THE SEASON Food safety is the unchanging method of food preparation, handling, and storage to prevent food borne illness and injury. In an effort to ensure foods are safe and stored at the correct temperature, there are certain guidelines which must be adhere too. An estimated 420,000 people die each year
BIRTH DEFECTS IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Thursday 3rd March 2022 will be “World Birth Defects Day.” The theme for this year is: “Many Birth Defects, One Voice.” The primary objective of the day is to raise awareness of birth defects, their causes, and their impact on global society. Birth defects or congenital anomalies are an
“THE CANCER SCARE” World Cancer Day will be observed on Friday 4th February 2022 under the theme “Closing the Care Gap.” The observance of the day is organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and is based on the World Cancer Declaration of 2008. That declaration was launched again in 2013 to align
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HEPATITIS PART 1 Hepatitis A is an extremely contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. This virus is among one of the five hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and affects the function of one’s liver. Hepatitis A is among one the common causes of food-borne infection and is
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER? In recent years, our nation has seen a surge in cancer cases with the most common being breast cancer. Once a person is diagnosed with breast cancer, organisations such as Breast Friends do offer assistance by way of information and moral support but they cannot do it
SUICIDE! IT IS TIME TO BE CONCERNED World Suicide Prevention Day will be observed on Friday 10th September 2021. “Creating Hope through Action” will be the theme until 2023. Suicide is identified as a major mental health problem in many regions; what of Antigua and Barbuda? When will we become concerned enough to treat this issue
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SICKLE-CELL ANAEMIA Antigua and Barbuda will join the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) along with the rest of the region in observance of World Sickle Cell Day on Saturday 19th June 2021. Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is a blood disorder which alters the shape of the
ARE YOU ABLE TO QUIT THE ADDICTION? World No Tobacco Day will be observed on Monday 31st May 2021. “Commit to Quit” is the theme for this year. Each year, Antigua and Barbuda joins the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the rest of the region to celebrate the
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