It bears repeating that paying attention to personal hygiene is important to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases:
Mosquito borne diseases is a serious threat in the Pacific. To keep you and your family safe, wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants and use insect repellent such as DEET. At home, use window and door screens, use bed nets, and clean your surroundings weekly to destroy mosquito breeding sites.
A healthy diet is critical to the healthy development of a growing baby and pregnancy is an opportunity to promote good health and break the cycle of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Maternal pre-pregnancy obesity increases the risk of gestational diabetes and birth complications as well as predisposing the child to low or high birthweight and at risk of developing NCDs later in life.
Seconds save lives – clean your hands! Are you washing your hands regularly? Hand Hygiene is one of the most effective actions to reduce the spread of pathogens and prevent infections, including the COVID-19 virus. Wash your hands for 40-60 seconds for with water and soap or for 20-30 seconds if you clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub. Remember clean hands, save live!
Did you know that vitamin A is important for healthy eyesight? There is a lot of vitamin A in orange coloured fruits and vegetables such as mango, pawpaw, and pumpkin as well as in leafy greens.
Vitamin A deficiency is a big problem in the Pacific, especially in children.
Load up on orange coloured fruits and vegetables plus leafy greens to keep your vision sharp.
Aim to eat from each food group at every meal. Your meal should contain food from the 3 food groups: Energy, body building and protective foods.
Fill half your plate with vegetables and remember that one plate is enough.
The coronavirus can contaminate surfaces for a few hours or even up to several days. The virus can then transfer to your hands and to your face. To help reduce the spread of coronavirus, wash your hands regularly with water and soap, disinfect and clean shared surfaces and equipment regularly.
Prevent the spread of COVID-19 by practicing simple hygiene measures, including social distancing, covering your mouth when you cough and sneeze, and wearing masks when needed.
Clean hands save lives! Help stop the spread of COVID-19 & other infectious viruses by washing your hands regularly and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
It is important to have regular medical check-ups with your local doctor. This reduces the risks of getting sick and helps detect potential life-threatening diseases. It also increases the chances for early treatment and cure.
