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
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