Bug Busting Day – Tuesday 31st January
Bug Busting forms part of a national education initiative, asking parents and schools to help take steps to eradicate head lice.
Read More »Obesity Awareness Week, 9th -15th January 2017
The World Health Organization state that obesity has more than doubled since 1980, and figures in Gibraltar highlight that around 60% of our population are Overweight or Obese.
Read More »Flu Awareness January 2017
December 2016 saw an increase in patients with flu and flu-like symptoms. This led to a public health awareness pitch by the Health Promotion Team. Information discussed on the day included key questions such as: What are the main symptoms of flu? a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or[…]
Read More »Alcohol and Drug Awareness, December 2016
The Health Promotion team joined in the multi-agency Alcohol and Drug Awareness Campaign on 7th December 2016 at Casemates Square; the participating agencies included the RGP, Drugs and Alcohol Rehabilitation Service, Social Services, Ministry of Equality, Alcoholics Anonymous and Fire and Ambulance Service.
Read More »Summer Sports Programme, July 2016
The health promotion team formed part of the GSLA summer sports program. Various games and physical activities were used to increase awareness of healthy foods and their impact on general health.
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