Tag: Public health education
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Man Dies After Flu-Like Illness: A Tragic Reminder to Seek Timely Care
Overview A young man’s illness began with what seemed like a routine flu but escalated quickly, culminating in his death. Kieran Shingler, 26, became the subject of heartbreak and reflection for his family and friends after he fell ill on Bonfire Night 2022. What started as headaches and a loss of appetite soon led to…
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Remembering Rebecca Tonry: Sligo Memorial Walk Brings Meningitis Awareness to 21st Birthday
Honoring Rebecca Tonry in Sligo On what would have been Rebecca Tonry’s 21st birthday, family, friends, and members of the Sligo community are coming together for a remembrance walk. This event is more than a tribute; it is a chance to honor Rebecca’s memory while shining a light on meningitis, a disease that claimed her…
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Remembering Rebecca Tonry: Sligo Remembrance Walk to Raise Meningitis Awareness
Honoring Rebecca Tonry on a Day of Remembrance In Sligo, family, friends, and community members come together to honor Rebecca Tonry on what would have been her 21st birthday. This remembrance walk is more than a tribute; it is a united effort to raise awareness about meningitis and to support ACT for Meningitis, a national…
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Beat the block: Singaporeans urged to rethink cholesterol management
Beat the block launches to reshape cholesterol management in Singapore Singapore is seeing a new push to rethink cholesterol management. The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) and Novartis Singapore have rolled out the Beat the block campaign, a science-based education initiative designed to help people understand their heart health, monitor cholesterol levels, and take targeted action…