I wonder how some people behave o.
A doctor told you that you have chicken pox and you are arguing with him. You still went to lab for a test and you are still forming macho and rejecting that you have chicken pox.

So you think people go to school to study rubbish abi @ OP.

You even come to ask on Nairaland.

Some will even sent you empty voice notes

In recent years, progress in eradicating Malaria has made a considerable setback. The disease continues to directly endanger human health and cost lives, not only in the most vulnerable areas, but also in countries with adequate resources.

World Malaria Day serves as a reminder of the importance of Malaria prevention and control efforts, particularly for those living in the underdeveloped areas. The day also emphasizes the need for sustained political support and resources for Malaria control and eradication efforts.

FACTS ABOUT MALARIA

Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by plasmodium parasite that commonly infects a female anopheles mosquito which feeds on humans.

People who get Malaria are typically very sick with symptoms like high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness.
This usually appear within 10-15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Some types of malaria can cause severe illness and death.

Severe symptoms include: extreme tiredness and fatigue, impaired consciousness, multiple convulsions, difficulty breathing, dark or bloody urine, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin) and abnormal bleeding.

Although Malaria can be a deadly disease, illness and death from Malaria can usually be prevented.

RISK GROUPS
The risk of severe infection is higher in the following groups of people: Babies, children younger than 5 years, pregnant women, travelers, and people with HIV or AIDS.

MALARIA PREVENTION
Malaria can be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites or taking medication.

1. Vector control:
WHO currently recommends either the use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) or indoor residual spraying (IRS) for malaria control in most malaria-prone areas.

2. Prophylaxis:
Travelers to malaria endemic areas should consult their physician several weeks before departure. The physician will determine which medications are appropriate for the destination country. In some cases, medication must be started 2-3 weeks before departure.

3. Preventive chemotherapies:
Is the use of drugs, either alone or in combination, to prevent malaria infection and its consequences. It requires the administration of a full course of an antimalarial drug to vulnerable populations at specific times during the period of greatest malaria risk, regardless of whether the recipient is infected with malaria.

4. Vaccine:
Beginning in October 2021, WHO recommends widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine in children living in regions with moderate to high P. falciparum malaria transmission. The vaccine has been shown to significantly reduce malaria and fatal severe malaria in young children.

Today is World Malaria Day. Let's join to eliminate malaria in Africa.

What a drastic change.
Gone are the days when Africa rarely has those none communicable diseases and only suffer from infectious diseases like malaria, Typhoid and the likes

On the 4th of February every year, the world unites to raise awareness on fundamental cancer issues.

Between 2022 and 2024, the focus of World Cancer Day is to help “Close the cancer gap.” This year marks the third and final year of the campaign.

The theme for this year is “Together, we challenge those in power”. This theme encompasses the global demand for leaders to prioritize and invest in cancer prevention and care and to do more to achieve a just and cancer-free world.

The cancer situation in Africa is disheartening. In the year 2020, approximately 1.1 million new cancer cases occurred on the continent, with around 700 000 deaths. About 50% of new cancer cases in adults in Africa are due to breast, cervical, prostate, colorectal, and liver cancers.

If urgent measures are not taken, cancer mortality in the region is projected to reach about one million deaths per year by 2030. Also, in 20 years, cancer death rates in Africa will overtake the global average of 30%. This is more so because cancer survival rates in the WHO African region currently average 12%, much lower than the average of over 80% in High-Income Countries.

Source: WHO AFRICA

drimzsmoke:


Well done!!!👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you.

drololaaof:

Two major problems we are having is
1 .Self prescription and over prescription for cases not typhoid and are tagged typhoid.
2. Most of the drugs in the market are substandard, not genuine or fake . All of these contribute to the development
resistance to drugs by the microbes

Exactly.

Esp the Substandard drugs aspect, there are alot of charlatans.

It's Anti-microbial Resistance Awareness week
I want to use this opportunity to highlight the importance of taking caution in use of antibiotics to prevent resistance from microorganisms.

Today we will be focusing on antibiotics.

At least 30% of antibiotic courses prescribed in the outpatient setting are unnecessary.
Most of these antibiotics are prescribed for acute respiratory conditions. More than half of all patients who receive a diagnosis of an acute respiratory tract infection are given an antibiotic prescription.

Despite the fact that an overwhelming proportion of these infections are caused by viruses, not bacteria. People have overused the drug Septrim when ever they have a cold symptoms when in factosy of the times, it's caused by a virus.

Below are tips to handle antibiotics :


How to Handle Antibiotics with Care to Preserve Their Power

Antibiotics are like superheroes fighting off bacterial villains in our bodies. But just like superheroes, they need to be used wisely to keep their power intact. Let's talk about why using antibiotics correctly is crucial and how we can prevent their abuse and misuse.

💊 Understand When Antibiotics Work:
Antibiotics are like targeted missiles against bacteria, not viruses. If you have a bacterial infection like strep throat or a urinary tract infection, antibiotics can be your heroes. However, for viral infections like the common cold or flu, antibiotics are like a superhero costume – unnecessary and won't do much.

💊 Follow Your Doctor's Orders:
Your doctor is like the wise wizard who knows the right spells for your health. If they prescribe antibiotics, take them exactly as prescribed. .

💊 Don't Share Your Superpowers:
Your antibiotics are like a personalized shield for your body. Don't share them with friends or family, even if they seem to have similar symptoms. Each body is unique, and what works for you might not work for someone else.

💊 Avoid Self-Medication:
Don't take antibiotics without a prescription. It's like playing with fire without knowing the rules. Self-medication can lead to taking the wrong antibiotic, the wrong dosage, or unnecessary risks.

💊 Report Side Effects:
If you experience any side effects from antibiotics, don't keep it to yourself. Your doctor is like your ally in this battle, and they need to know if something doesn't feel right. They can adjust your treatment plan or suggest alternatives.

💊 Finish the Mission, Even if You Feel Better:
Feeling better is like winning a battle, but the war isn't over until you finish the antibiotics. Stopping early is like leaving the battlefield without securing victory. Some bacteria may survive and develop resistance, making it harder to treat future infections.

💊Antibiotic Resistance: A Growing Threat:
Imagine bacteria as cunning villains learning to dodge your superheroes. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics contribute to antibiotic resistance, where bacteria become resistant to the drugs designed to kill them. This poses a serious threat, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of spread.

Antibiotics are powerful tools in our healthcare arsenal, but their effectiveness relies on responsible use.

Let's treat them with the respect they deserve, ensuring that our superheroes remain potent and capable of safeguarding our health.

jaephoenix:

Thanks for sharing this. Kudos to you.
Actually Gestational Diabetes (or Pregnancy Induced Diabetes) is a subset of Type 2 Diabetes. It doesn't stand on its own like some literature insinuate. Thank you

Nope. I don't agree with you, gestational cannot be a subset.

I am organizing a LinkedIn audio event on diabetes and it's complexities.

Search me on LinkedIn with the name : Kefas Ayuba.

Send a connection request And join the event or DM on LinkedIn to join

World Diabetes Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of diabetes as a global public health issue and what needs to be done, collectively and individually, for better prevention, diagnosis and management of the condition.

It highlight the shooting prevalence of diabetes and its impact and educate people about the preventive tips of diabetes.

Diabetes is a disorder in which the body fails to process and utilize the glucose which is produced from the food we consume.

There are mainly three types of diabetes mellitus - Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and Gestational diabetes. Glucose is the leading source of energy in the body.

Inefficient assimilation of glucose can hamper one's day-to-day activity, and unmanaged diabetes could lead to fatal complications like cardiovascular issues, nerve damage, kidney damage, foot damage, skin infections, erectile dysfunction, depression, dental problems and more.

1 in 10 adults worldwide have diabetes. Over 90% have type 2 diabetes. Close to half are not yet diagnosed.

In many cases, type 2 diabetes and its complications can be delayed or prevented by adopting and maintaining healthy habits. When not detected and treated early, diabetes can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications.

For people at risk of type 2 diabetes, knowing your risk and what to do is important to support prevention, early diagnosis and timely treatment.

For people living with diabetes, awareness and access to the correct information and best available medicines and tools to support self-care is vital to delay or prevent complications.

For healthcare professionals, access to sufficient training and resources is required to detect complications early and provide the best possible care.

The theme for World Diabetes Day Today is Access to Diabetes Care.

Millions of people with diabetes around the world do not have access to diabetes care.
People with diabetes require ongoing care and support to manage their condition and avoid complications.

We cannot wait any longer for:

1. Medicine, technologies, support and care to be made available to all people with diabetes that require them.

2. Governments to increase investment in diabetes care and prevention.

In 2023, the campaign will focus on the importance of knowing your risk of type 2 diabetes to help delay or prevent the condition and highlighting the impact of diabetes-related complications and the importance of having access to the right information and care to ensure timely treatment and management.


It's world diabetes day, let's increase the awareness.

World Pneumonia Day—November 12—is a yearly reminder that pneumonia can strike anywhere and anytime, and is a serious, potentially life-threatening lung infection.

What is Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is an inflammatory respiratory disorder caused due to bacteria, viruses or fungal infections which impair the air sacs of the lungs, called "Alveoli". It results in the accumulation of fluid or pus in the air sacs, making breathing difficult.

It is a contagious disease and could be fatal for the person with weaker immunity, especially in the children's and elderly people.

Pneumonia is a contagious disease, that can spread through coughing and sneezing, and through fluids such as blood during childbirth and infectious agent could be Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi.

Streptococcus Pneumoniae is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia in children.

Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) is the second most common cause of bacterial pneumonia

Respiratory syncytial virus is the most common cause of viral pneumonia.

According to UNICEF, every 39 sec a child dies of Pneumonia. The risk of infection with pneumococcal pneumonia for a 65-year-old with COPD is 7.7 times higher than a healthy one, and those with asthma are at 5.9 times greater risk.


Pneumonia is a preventable and treatable infectious disease. Despite the availability of treatment, the death toll due to Pneumonia and other respiratory infectious disease has risen drastically in past years.

To fight the risk of respiratory infection ( curb the toll due to lack of awareness about respiratory infection and bring the organization on a single platform to create the opportunity to make this preventable infectious disease accessible to all sections of society), World Pneumonia Day plays a crucial role, by encouraging various public and private organizations to contribute and organize campaigns at their levels to impart preventive measures and provide facility and making sure no one is deprived of the vaccinations.

This year, 2023, the World Pneumonia Day theme is "Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia in Its Track”.

The theme Highlights the significance of every breath, and underscores the urgency of stopping pneumonia through early detection, treatment, and prevention.

Let's work to stop pneumonia.

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World Polio Day highlights the global efforts to end poliomyelitis (polio) worldwide. Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus, which the World Health Assembly committed to eradicate in 1988. The WHO European Region was declared polio-free in 2002 and has sustained this status every year since then.

Every year on 24 October, we observe World Polio Day to raise awareness of the importance of polio vaccination to protect every child from this devastating disease, and to celebrate the many parents, professionals and volunteers whose contributions make polio eradication achievable.

To ensure a polio-free future for everyone, efforts must continue to maintain high immunization coverage, implement high-quality surveillance to detect any presence of the virus, and prepare to respond in the event of an outbreak.


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Seun Myndd44 Nlfpmod OAM4J Dominique Forano

Pls I am having difficulties uploading images on Nairaland.

I am having difficulties uploading images what could be the problem?

World osteoporosis day is a global healthcare event observed every year on 20 October, followed by various awareness campaigns and activities to promote the early diagnosis of osteoporosis, its treatment and preventive tips for strong bones.

The campaigns are mainly focused on encouraging people to take preventative measures for their bone health to avoid any risk of osteoporosis and associated complications in the future.

Importance of World Osteoporosis Day (WOD)

Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which bones become very weak and brittle. Usually, it doesn't show any symptoms unless the fracture happens.

The bone becomes so fragile that a fracture can occur with a minor fall, bump or sudden movement.

The chances of osteoporosis prevail more with ageing. It is one of the most common causes of fractures in the elderly. Because of the asymptomatic nature of this bone disorder, it is essential to look after bone health to prevent complications related to bone fractures.


Statistics
It is estimated that globally, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men aged 50 years suffer from an osteoporotic fracture, making it one of the leading causes of deadly pain and long-term disability in ageing people.

Also, because of the poor healthcare infrastructure, facility, accessibility and lack of awareness, only 20% of patients with osteoporosis are getting diagnosed or treated.

The prevalence of osteoporosis in elderly female has been noticed more, after 5-7 year of menopause they tend to lose their bone density by 20%.

To avoid any future complications in bone health, world osteoporosis day (WOD), with the help of concerned organizations and people around the world, creates awareness and encourages people to get an early diagnosis and check for bone density and act accordingly.

Implementing a particular lifestyle and adhering to healthy food habits can help ensure healthy bones and prevent prolonged osteoporosis.

World Osteoporosis Day 2023 Theme
This year, 2023, the World Osteoporosis Day Theme is “Build Better Bones”, intending the significance of leading a bone-healthy lifestyle as the foundation for strong bones and fracture-free future.

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I am organizing a seminar on Twitter(X) space

According to the World Health Organization, Health is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity".

That mental aspect of health is the most stigmatized and controversial as such will be our focus today.

Mental Health can be defined as a sum total of our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feels , act and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices.

Mental illness has the ability to influence a person's mood and conduct. This is a health problem that affects people from all walks of life and can be found in any region and culture.

Over 1 billion people worldwide are thought to be suffering from some form of mental illness, this is a huge number.

On October 10th of each year, World Mental Health Day is commemorated. The Theme for the this year is : MENTAL HEALTH IS A UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHT.

Why World Mental Health Day 2023 is paramount

Recognition of problems: It is very important to recognize mental health issues as real problems.
Mental health was seen as a stigma before: Now mental health is recognized as a real illness. Now we are slowly moving towards identifying mental health as a real issue and diagnosing mental health problems.

Sharing the problem together: It is important to share the issues and know that there are other survivors who have made it to the other side.

Need of treatment: Now as we are moving towards a more educated society, we can understand the need for treatment for mental health issues.

Need to talk about the issue: The need to talk about mental health is equally important without any hesitation.

5 Facts about Mental Health:

1. In some cultures, mental health issues are thought to be caused by spirit possession, or activities of witches and wizards. While it is actually a medical condition.

2. One out of every four people will require mental health treatment at some point in their lives.

3. Mental and psychological well-being is linked to good mental health.

4. The majority of people with mental health are thought to be violent while in reality, people suffering from mental health do not usually display violent behaviour.

5. When mental therapy can be considered a waste of time, it can really help individuals cope with some serious mental health issues.

5 Ways how you can help someone suffering from mental health issues:

1. Notice:
It is very important to notice any kind of behaviour or any other changes in the person. Any kind of signs can be a result of a person suffering from a mental health issue.

2. Listen:
It is very important to share the problems. When friends or family share the issues, it is important to make the person feel heard.

3. Remove the stigma:
It is important to be open about mental health and burst the myths revolving around the topic. There are many beliefs that mislead people as a result of which leads to shying away from talking openly about mental health.

4. Educating about mental health:
Mental health and issues revolving around it are very important to know fully. Right education is very crucial in this aspect.

5. Promoting a healthy way of life:
A healthy lifestyle, maintaining physical activity, being close to nature, accomplishing small goals can all make up for promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Final words
On this World Mental Health Day I urge you to reach out to help those who need the help and ask for help when in need without hesitation.

Mods help move to front page to increase awareness.

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“Pharmacy strengthening health systems” is the theme of World Pharmacists Day today on 25 September 2023.

The purpose of the annual Pharmacists Day celebration is to encourage activities that promote and advocate for the role of the pharmacist in improving health in every corner of the world

For most people, the role of pharmacists is simply to interpret prescriptions and then, package and dish out drugs to patients or the person purchasing the drugs. They don’t see much difference between the pharmacist and a casual sales person at a store.

Some better learned persons understand that pharmacists are also charged with the role of compounding and production of medications. But the vast majority of people do not know the unique, critical, highly important and irreplaceable clinical roles pharmacists play in ensuring a quality healthcare delivery process.

Aside production, distribution and dispensing of medication, pharmacists have a unique role to play in ensuring that right healthcare is delivered to you and your loved ones. This unique role is called ‘Pharmaceutical care”.

Pharmaceutical care involves; Identifying actual and potential drug-related problems, resolving actual drug-related problems and preventing potential drug related problems.

This is where your pharmacist helps in ensuring that when you’re placed on any particular drug therapy to treat a particular ailment, it is not only suitable for that ailment, but that it is also going to be effective and safe for you, while minimizing costs and side/adverse effects.

A drug-related problem may be defined as an actual or potential sign or symptom related to drug therapy that is undesirable to the patient, and interferes with the desired health outcome or goal. These includes, wrong drug, wrong dosage, unnecessary drug therapy, contraindications, adverse drug reaction, drug interactions, non-adherence, etc.

Pharmacists being charged with this irreplaceable role of pharmaceutical care, therefore work in collaboration with the patients and their doctors/physicians in ensuring that these unwanted drug therapy problems are removed and that patients receive the best drug therapy aimed at achieving a particular treatment outcome at the least possible costs and at the best safety.


BENEFITS OF HAVING PHARMACISTS

Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who specialize in the safe and effective use of medications. They have extensive knowledge of drugs, their mechanisms of action, and their potential side effects.

Pharmacists can also provide advice on over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, and dietary supplements.

If you don't have a pharmacist as a resource, you may miss out on the opportunity to receive expert advice and guidance on medication use, safety and efficacy. This can lead to medication errors, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions, which can be harmful to your health.

In addition, pharmacists can provide valuable services such as medication management, medication therapy management, and medication counseling.

They can also help you navigate the complexities of insurance coverage and assist with medication cost savings programs. They help you save cost.

Overall, having a pharmacist as a resource can help ensure that you are using medications safely and effectively, and can improve your overall health outcomes.

Happy World Pharmacists Day

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Today Sunday 17th September 2023 marks World Patient Safety Day, an initiative led by the World Health Organization.

Objectives of World Patient Safety Day 2023

To raise global awareness of the need for active engagement of patients and their families and caregivers in all settings and at all levels of health care to improve patient safety.

To Engage policy-makers, health care leaders, health and care workers, patients’ organizations, civil society and other stakeholders in efforts to engage patients and families in the policies and practices for safe health care.

To also Empower patients and families to be actively involved in their own health care and in the improvement of safety of health care.

Theme for 2023
World Patient Safety Day 2023 theme is "Engaging patients for patient safety", in recognition of the crucial role patients, families and caregivers play in achieving universal health coverage.

10 Roles of Patient/Caregivers in the ensuring patient wellbeing and safety

Here are 10 take home messages to all patients and their caregivers coming in contact with a healthcare facility–

1. Awareness of your duty as a patient or caregiver: The first step to education is awareness of what is required of you which is followed expectedly with acceptance of your role in health care.

2. It is your fundamental human right to know the: names, dose, dose interval and duration of every medicine your doctor recommends to you: Be inquisitive; Ask your doctor or the pharmacist.

3. It is your fundamental human right to know the potential side effect of every medicine you are about to take or are taking: consult the pharmacist.

4. Do not share your medicines with any other person even if both of you have similar symptoms: consult your doctor or pharmacist.

5. When taking ACTs for uncomplicated malaria – avoid concurrent administration with Vitamin C. It will cause therapeutic failure.

6. Endeavor to check the composition of skin formulations: As much as possible avoid creams, lotions etc. which contain hydroxyquinone and propylene-glycol. They may have toxic effect on your skin and kidney respectively in the long run.

7. Ask the pharmacist on any issue that might be bugging you in regards to your medicines e.g. drug-drug interaction, drug-food interactions or adverse effects.

8. Avoid concurrent administration of orthodox and herbal/complimentary medicines. There is possibility of interaction that might lead to therapeutic failure.

9. If you are hypertensive, diabetic or person living with HIV/AIDS, do not stop your medicines because you no longer experience the symptoms: consult your doctor or pharmacist.

10. Life has no duplicate and health is wealth, so take positive steps towards your health. Get involved in appropriate hygiene and disease prevention, as prevention is not only better but also cheaper than cure.

Let's Help ensure patient safety as we commemorate, World Patient Safety Day.

The most important person in the Hospital is not a Doctor or Nurse etc but the Patient.

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FOJEM:

Chairman your head dey there! Omo, waa gbayi!

Held on 31 August each year, it is a day to remember and support families and friends who have loved and lost people to overdose, and those with a permanent injury as a result of overdose.

It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness of overdose, reduce stigma and highlight the importance of prevention.

This year’s theme, “Recognising those people who go unseen”, honours the people whose lives have been impacted by overdose.

This includes family and friends grieving the loss of a loved one, workers who show compassion and strength and continue to advocate for individuals and overdose prevention, and first responders who assume the role of lifesaver by responding to an opioid overdose.

Do you have anyone you loss through drug overdose, send a tribute to them.

Let's join to end drug overdose. Be careful with the quantity of drugs you take, even paracetamol at high dose can lead to death.

Let's increase the awareness by moving to front page.

World Drug Day or the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, is marked on 26 June every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse.

The world drug problem is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Many people who use drugs face stigma and discrimination, which can further harm their physical and mental health and prevent them from accessing the help they need.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recognizes the importance of taking a people-centered approach to drug policies, with a focus on human rights, compassion, and evidence-based practices.

According to the UNODC, nearly 200 million people are using illicit drugs such as cocaine, cannabis, hallucinogens, opiates and sedative hypnotics worldwide

The Theme for the year 2023 is, "People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention"

The aim of this year’s campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of treating people who use drugs with respect and empathy; providing evidence-based, voluntary services for all; offering alternatives to punishment; prioritizing prevention; and leading with compassion.

The campaign also aims to combat stigma and discrimination against people who use drugs by promoting language and attitudes that are respectful and non-judgmental.

How to Observe this day

• Initiate a conversation about drug addiction and abuse with your younger siblings, kids, and other relatives.

• Other than talking about its side effects, you can help create a favourable environment for victims of drug abuse. This will help them get rid of the stigma attached to it and encourage them to leave the habit.

• Encouraging youths to opt for different ways of hanging out with friends other than drug addiction and abuse and not succumbing to peer pressure.

• You can also take part in the official International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking social media campaign.

• Other than the above, you can make a small donation to campaigns related to it or organisations active with a similar aim.

#StandAgainstDrugAbuse #WorldDrugAbuseDay

ikeno:
The pain is so acute that you will just be thinking of dying.
Hospital will be your second home.
Drugs will be like food
Depression and frustration will be a constant thing.
The children are like burden to their parent
You start avoiding things that other ppl don't care about e.g cool water, stressful work,

I lost alot of friends who are sickle cell.

Starting with a classmate in primary 3.

Sholmakem:
This is dedicated to my brother who lost his life to this sickness after 8yrs of serious battle 😭 😭keep resting in peace my lil.bro .

Amen

Today is World Sickle Cell awareness day.

The World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed on June 19 every year to increase public knowledge and provide an understanding of sickle cell disease (S.C.D.), and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.

Did you know that sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disorder? Yes, sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that affects millions of people worldwide and is most common in African, Mediterranean, and Arabian Peninsula areas.
Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that occurs when a child receives a sickle cell trait from each parent. The disease causes red blood cells to ‘sickle’ or become banana-shaped when they are stressed and this can make it difficult for the blood to flow through blood vessels.

Our red blood cells are normally round and flexible, allowing them to travel freely through blood arteries, but with sickle cell disease, some of the cells become crescent moon-shaped and adhere to blood vessels. As a result, blood flow through blood vessels slows or stops, causing discomfort, organ damage, and possibly even a stroke.

Sickle cell disease patients are additionally at risk of consequences like stroke, acute chest syndrome, blindness, bone degeneration, and painful penile erections.

Over time, people with this disease can experience damage to organs such as the liver, kidney, lungs, heart, and spleen which can even lead to death.

The management of sickle cell mostly focuses on preventing and treating complications. The only possible cure for the disorder is a bone marrow transplant. However, even this treatment is only possible for a limited number of affected individuals who have a suitable donor.

Doctors also prescribe a medicine called Hydroxyurea which has been shown to significantly reduce pain.

On this day, the Sickle Cell society encourages everyone to be a part of this annual effort to increase awareness about sickle cell disease and sickle cell traits.

Primusinterpares:
There is this company called British American Tobacco (BAT).
If tobaco is that bad why do we have multinationals in this business?

Because people make money from it.

People make money from human trafficking. Does that make it right?

saladinnoir:


I think it has less to do with Nigeria and more with culture and economy. Conservative, poor countries always feature the highest rate of child abuse.

Humans are often victims of their environment. The brutal treatment the Nigerian society dishes out is circular. People do onto others what has been done to them and hide it under the guise of that's how it is, Children aren't exempt from this.

Nigerian culture is violent and aggressive. Children aren't exempt from it. Physical violence against children is often an extension of corporal punishment. Caning is justification for slapping which is justification for punching and so on.

Nigeria is frustrating and children are easy targets for that frustration. An outlet that can't fight back.

Children are also seen as the Property of their parents instead of individuals and wards of the state. And you can do to your property how you wish.

You have a point.

Are there other people who have evidence that salt and water prevent pregnancy?

There was this my friend that cannot properly pronounce Louis Vuitton. I even drop 1K for him to pronounce it well still yet he couldn't.

Borntosmoke:
He be like say all of unaa won mad. Op he be like say u won chop slap. Be careful. How can you say we should not smoke. Are sure your are normal?? Is just like saying we should not eat. As u see me if I don't smoke I won't eat.

. You better delete this post nw

From your moniker I am not surprised at your comment.

Tobacco products are the most littered item on the planet, containing over 7000 toxic chemicals, which leech into our environment when discarded. Roughly 4.5 trillion cigarette filters pollute our oceans, rivers, city sidewalks, parks, soil and beaches every year

Every year on 31st May, World No Tobacco day is organized by World Health Organization to promote the awareness about the risk related to the consumption of tobacco and its product and its ill affect on the family, society and environment.

Tobacco use and its consumption is one of the leading cause of many types of cancer, like lungs, larynx mouth, esophagus, throat, bladder, kidney, liver, stomach, pancreas, colon and cervix, as well as acute myeloid leukaemia.

It is estimated that over 10 million people die every year due to the consumption of tobacco.

Tobacco not only affects the health of individuals but also impacts the environment badly in terrible ways.

The Theme for this year, 2023 is “WE NEED FOOD, NOT TOBACCO”.

The theme intends to get tobacco producers to adopt sustainable and nutritious crops by providing awareness concerning marketing options and production alternatives. In addition, the theme focuses on exposing the efforts of the tobacco industry’s sabotage initiatives by replacing tobacco with sustainable crops.

How Smoking and Tobacco Consumption Impacts the Health
Tobacco consumption and smoking affects our health in number of ways, it could be reason for the following fatal diseases:

1. Cancer of digestive system like GERD, Achalasia Cardia (pancreas, stomach, mouth, liver, rectum, colon, and esophagus)

2. Neurovascular complications and neurological disorders along with other neuro related disease like stroke, Small Vessel Ischemic Disease of the Brain (SVID) and vascular dementia
3. Heart disease
4. Lung diseases
5. Diabetes
6. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
7. Tuberculosis
8. Certain eye diseases

Tips to abstain from smoking
The following factors can aid in smoking cessation:

A. Using nicotine replacement therapy
B. Avoiding triggering areas such as bars
C. Chewing sugarless gum or hard candy to resist tobacco cravings
D. Distracting oneself and moving to a smoke-free zone to overcome a tobacco craving
E. Daily exercise
F. Trying alternate relaxation techniques to reduce stress, such as deep breathing, muscle relaxation, yoga, and music

Say no to Tobacco.