Tag: Child Health
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Children Hit Hard by Current Flu Strain, CMOH Warns
New Flu Strain Puts Children at Higher Risk, CMOH Advises Public Health officials are issuing an urgent warning as the current Influenza A strain spreads across Canada. The Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) emphasizes that children under 18, and especially those under 5, are experiencing higher rates of infection and more severe symptoms compared…
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Meridian Medical Centre Hosts 9th Child Health Screening to Boost Community Wellness
A longstanding commitment to child health Meridian Medical Centre has once again turned its focus to the well-being of the area’s youngest residents by hosting its 9th annual child health screening. This event underscores the clinic’s enduring dedication to community health, a cornerstone of its service for more than three decades. The screening brings together…
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Meridian Medical Centre Holds 9th Child Health Screening
A Longstanding Commitment to Community Health Meridian Medical Centre marked a notable milestone as it held its 9th annual child health screening, continuing a three-decade tradition of prioritizing the wellness of the community’s youngest members. The event reflects the clinic’s enduring mission to provide accessible health services, early detection, and preventive care to children and…
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Meridian Medical Centre Concludes 9th Child Health Screening Drive
Community Healthful Impact: Meridian Medical Centre’s 9th Child Health Screening The Meridian Medical Centre has completed its 9th annual child health screening, underscoring a long-standing commitment to the wellbeing of young people in the community. With more than three decades of service, the centre remains a cornerstone of preventive care, providing free or subsidized health…
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When to Treat Sick Kids at Home During a Flu Surge: A Parent’s Guide
H2: Flu season is intensifying and hospitals are feeling the strain, especially with the holidays approaching. Health providers are urging parents to handle mild flu symptoms at home and limit gatherings to reduce transmission and protect vulnerable patients. Here’s a practical guide to deciding when to treat at home and when to seek medical care…
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Measles Cases Rise in Western Cape as Vaccination Push Urges Parents to Act
Rising Measles Cases Prompt Urgent Public Health Action As the festive season kicks into high gear, measles cases are climbing in the Western Cape, prompting a renewed push from health authorities to ensure every child is vaccinated. The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has issued advisories urging parents and caregivers to check immunisation…
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Three children die from flu-related complications in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario in early December
Overview Public health officials confirmed that three children in the Ottawa and Eastern Ontario region have died in the first two weeks of December due to complications linked to influenza. The announcements from the regional medical officers of health underscore the ongoing severity of the flu season and the importance of prevention and early care…
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Kenya’s Health Rights Lobby Pushes to Punish Junk Food Advertising Targeting Children
Raising the Alarm on Childhood Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases In Kenya, a health rights lobby is escalating a campaign to hold advertisers of high-sugar snacks and junk foods accountable for targeting children. The move comes amid growing concerns about rising rates of childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that strain families and the health system.…
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Health expert on rising pollution levels: How long-term exposure affects lung growth in children and young adults
Understanding the link between air pollution and lung growth As urbanization intensifies and pollution levels rise in many regions, scientists and clinicians are paying closer attention to how sustained exposure to outdoor and indoor pollutants shapes the developing lungs of children and young adults. Long-term air pollution doesn’t just trigger immediate respiratory symptoms; it can…
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WHO Approves First Child-Friendly Paediatric Primaquine to Tackle Malaria Relapse
Global milestone in malaria elimination The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first-ever child-friendly paediatric primaquine tablets, marking a significant advance in the fight against malaria relapse in children. This development promises safer, easier dosing for young patients and strengthens malaria elimination strategies in endemic regions. What makes the new tablets different? Traditionally, primaquine…