July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. Early detection of the virus is the first step to receiving life-saving treatment and preventing liver cancer. Prevention of hepatitis B, C and D: Avoid contact with other people’s body fluids; Use barrier methods of contraception during sexual intercourse; Do piercings, tattoos, manicures, and injections only with sterile instruments;…
July 11 is Alcoholism Prevention Day. Direct telephone lines for patients and their families regarding the prevention and treatment of alcohol addiction were established in the Brest region on July 10. Healthcare Institution “Brest Regional Center for Psychiatry and Narcology” Addiction specialist 8 (0162) 53-28-66, 8 (0162) 23-66-72 8:00 to 19:00 State Institution “Brest Regional…
The national information and educational campaign “Belarus Against Tobacco” timed to coincide with World No Tobacco Day, celebrated annually on May 31, will be held in our country from May 11 to June 5. Its initiator is the Ministry of Health of Belarus with the participation of the Republican Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public…
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April 17 is World Hemophilia Day. Healthcare organizations in the Brest region have established a hotline to motivate the population to maintain a healthy lifestyle, take care of their own health, and promptly identify and treat circulatory diseases. Brest Regional Clinical Hospital 8 (0162) 27-21-88, call from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Brest Regional Children’s…
April 16 is International Voice Day. The main goal is to raise awareness about vocal health, disease prevention, and the importance of the voice as a communication tool. The main recommendation: take care of your voice, avoid smoking and shouting, and consult an ENT doctor if you experience hoarseness. Recommendations for preserving your voice Prevention…
April 7 is World Health Day. Hotlines are in operation in the Brest region, and informational and educational events are being held to raise public awareness of health promotion and promotion, as well as to encourage a healthy lifestyle. An informational and educational campaign is being held from April 7 to 30. Direct phone lines…
Rabies is an infectious viral disease that is transmitted to humans through the saliva of infected wild or domestic animals through bites, scratches, and other damage to the skin and mucous membranes. The source and reservoir of rabies in nature are wild carnivores (foxes, wolves, raccoon dogs, etc.), which transmit the virus to domestic animals…
Medical examination is a set of medical services provided for the purposes of medical prevention, promotion of a healthy lifestyle, education of citizens’ responsibility for their health, identification of symptoms and signs of precancerous and tumor diseases, detection of non-communicable diseases at early stages, and determination of groups for medical observation. The main objective of…
The Republic of Belarus has a number of regulations that can be used to protect yourself and your loved ones from tobacco use. From July 27, 2019, smoking (consuming) tobacco products, using electronic smoking systems, and tobacco consumption systems is prohibited, with the exception of places specially designated for this purpose: in elevators and auxiliary…