Dec 28, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Stinging insects are honeybees, bumblebees, wasps, hornets, fire ants, have different kinds of venom, but none is likely to be dangerous in small doses unless someone is allergic to the poison. When insect stings are suspected, the skin will be checked for the...
Dec 21, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Milk is not a remedy or antidote for poisons, nor does it protect the stomach from an ingested chemical or toxin. Other myths include having a person eat burned toast, raw eggs or mustard. None of these are a remedy. Forcing someone to vomit is the wrong thing to do....
Dec 12, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Universal Health Coverage Day on 12 December is the annual rallying point for the growing movement for health for all. The day call on leaders to make smarter investments and accelerate efforts towards “Health for All”. In the world we want, everyone everywhere has...
Nov 27, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Indian Organ Donation Day is being celebrated every year on November 27 to commemorate the contributions made to society by deceased donors and their families. The objective of the day is to spread awareness among people and to recognize the selfless efforts made...
Nov 22, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS |
World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign that is celebrated annually to improve awareness and understanding of Antimicrobial Resistance. Antimicrobial products kill or slow the spread of microorganisms. Microorganisms include bacteria, viruses,...
Nov 21, 2022 | First Aid Guide, NEWS & EVENTS |
Choking is a medical emergency. Knowing what to do when someone is choking could save their life. A person chokes when the flow of air to their lungs gets blocked, causing breathing difficulties. Children and adults with a disability are at greater risk of choking....
