All persons with diabetes suffer hyperglycaemia i.e. high levels of dissolved sugar(s) in the blood.  If left untreated, persistent hyperglycaemia can permanently damage the internal lining of blood vessels.  This injury limits the continuous delivery of blood containing nutrients and oxygen to vital organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys, genitals and eyes.  Some long-term […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, impacting 2.1 million women each year, and also causes the greatest number of cancer-related deaths among women. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., but it can be successfully treated.

“Zero Malaria Starts with Me” Malaria Day in the Americas will be commemorated on November 6th, 2020. This year we will observe the 14th Annual Malaria Day in the Americas. This initiative, supported by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) brings awareness to Malaria and is focused on the elimination of the disease. Fast Facts […]

September-29 , World Heart Day 2020 What are Cardio Vascular Diseases? Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels Click here for more:   WHD-Poster    

The North West Regional Health Authority Be Well TT mobile app commemorates its 🎉1 year anniversary 🎉during the month of July 2020. We have posted a big board advertisement within the North West Region to reach out to our community and provide information and services that would encourage adapting a healthier lifestyle . We want […]

On 11 July, World Population Day, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) aims to raise awareness about the sexual and reproductive health needs and vulnerabilities of women and girls during the pandemic, to highlight how we can safeguard hardfought gains and ensure that Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stays on the local agenda, and to […]

We have all heard about ‘fibre’, but do you really know what it is and why it is so important for our health? Dietary fibre is a part of plant foods that cannot be digested by the human body. It moves through our digestive tract helping to keep it clean and healthy. are two types of fibre, […]

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. Blood is an important resource, both for planned treatments and urgent interventions. It can […]

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us are staying at home and doing less in terms of social interactions and exercise. This can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health. The vlog below provides advice to help you and your family to stay healthy at home during this period of confinement.

May 28 is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, which for over 30 years, women’s* rights advocates and allies in the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) movement worldwide have commemorated in diverse ways. Year after year, women, girls, advocates and allies have continued to take action and stand up for sexual […]