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ONE-WEEK SURGICAL OUTREACH
The Nehemiah Community Health Foundation in partnership with Shammah Christian Hospital is organizing a one-week surgical outreach captioned “Operation Repairing All Broken Walls.” The foundation sponsors will pay the surgery bill while the recipients will pay the medical bill. Features of the outreach include: Health talk for community healthy living Surgical procedures Repairing all forms
DIABETES AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Diabetes is a major cause of kidney failure and limb amputations. As part of our corporate social responsibility, Shammah Christian Hospital is partnering with Nehemiah Community Health Foundation, a non-governmental organisation to organise a three-day lecture series on uncontrolled diabetes and its consequences. Date is Wednesday January 26th to Friday January 28th 2022. Venue is
IMMUNIZE YOUR CHILD AGAINST PNEUMONIA (Part 2)
What is Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine or PCV10? The vaccine will protect your child against the most severe types of pneumonia common in Nigeria. These account for the causes of pneumonia-related deaths among children under five years. If a child already vaccinated with PCV10 contacts pneumonia, it will be mild How can I protect and prevent
IMMUNIZE YOUR CHILD AGAINST PNEUMONIA (Part 1)
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs which makes breathing difficult and affects children. It can sometimes lead to permanent disability and death. What causes pneumonia? Pneumonia is mostly caused by germs in the air we breathe. But sometimes these germs can overpower your immune system, even if your health is generally
GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM) 3
How is GDM treated? Treating GDM means taking steps to keep your blood glucose levels within a certain range. Treatment may include: Healthy eating Physical activity Insulin injections Oral anti-diabetes drugs Healthy Eating Using a healthy eating plan will help your blood glucose stay in your target range. The plan will help you know which
GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM) 2
How is GDM diagnosed? Doctors use blood tests to diagnose GDM. These include fasting blood glucose (before breakfast) and Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). For the OGTT, you will drink a solution of glucose and have your blood glucose level checked every 30 minutes for two hours. How will GDM affect my baby? Untreated or
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