A great number of us are tired of the COVID-19 pandemic. A mix of COVID-19 updates and reports, local and global, continue to feed our fear, uncertainty and doubt. In order to stay physically, mentally and emotionally healthy, it is important that we learn to live with the virus, making[…]
Read More »Letting fresh air into indoor spaces can help remove stale air that contains virus particles, and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. When someone with an active COVID-19 infection breathes, speaks, coughs or sneezes, they release particles containing the virus. While larger droplets fall quickly onto surfaces or the ground,[…]
Read More »October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women worldwide. 1 in 8 women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis. However, around 1 in 1000 men will also receive a breast cancer diagnosis. Not all breast cancers will be preventable, but there are a[…]
Read More »World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organisation following concerns regarding the growing number of global cases and the wider impact on health. This annual campaign aims to improve access to diabetes care and highlight the need for more action to prevent[…]
Read More »International Stress Awareness Week first launched in 2018 builds on Stress Awareness Day which falls on the first Wednesday in November. This week highlights the importance of stress prevention, and encourages the dissemination of information to enable both personal and workplace stress management and well-being. https://isma.org.uk/isma-international-stress-awareness-week
Read More »This yearly campaign highlights the importance of care and attention to the older generation; it emphasises the expanding contributions of older people in their families and stresses the importance of meeting their needs, rights and preferences. The number of older persons worldwide is set to increase by 56% by 2030,[…]
Read More »World Malaria Day is an international awareness day that highlights global efforts to control malaria. Globally, more than 2 million people are infected with malaria each year, and it causes a number of preventable deaths particularly among children below 5 years of age. https://endmalaria.org/worldmalariaday
Read More »Smoking is the single greatest preventable cause of death in the world today. No matter how long you’ve smoked for, no matter how many cigarettes you smoke a day, your health will start to improve as soon as you quit. Read more: https://healthygibraltar.org/quit-smoking/
Read More »Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness, but with early treatment damage may be greatly reduced and sight may be saved. The World Glaucoma Association use this awareness week to promote regular testing and get family members of glaucoma patients involved (their risk of getting glaucoma are[…]
Read More »People who misuse or are dependent on drugs and alcohol may be at increased risk of becoming infected, and infecting others, with COVID-19. They may also be more vulnerable to the impact of infection with the virus, due to underlying conditions. Irrespective of the impact to services throughout the COVID-19[…]
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