November 12 – World Quality Day. Motto: “Good” is not the limit. You can always do better – for the sake of people, for the sake of trust, for the sake of the future.” Quality is not just compliance with standards, but every person’s desire to be healthy by following doctor’s recommendations and practicing disease…
Rabies is a naturally occurring viral infection that affects both animals and humans. The causative agent is a virus that may be present in saliva, tears, or urine. Within the body, the virus spreads along nerve fibers. It first reaches the spinal cord, then enters the brain, causing inflammation. The duration is 6–11 days. The…
Ticks can be carriers of nine pathogens of infectious diseases in Belarus, of which only two are recorded − tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme borreliosis. Tick-borne encephalitis is a disease that primarily affects the nervous system, starting with a rise in temperature and a headache in the frontotemporal regions. The disease develops rapidly. Viruses affect the…
From October 24 to November 1, the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus is conducting a preventive campaign “Safety Together!”. During the campaign, MES employees will: Visit the residences of elderly citizens living alone, lonely seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families raising children who have been officially designated as being in a…
The Devil’s Roses At first glance, one might think this is about beautiful flowers, but it is not… In the Middle Ages, psoriasis was called “the devil’s rose.” Psoriatic plaques can have bizarre shapes, a bright red or pink color, and a scaly surface, which from a distance can be mistaken for a “flower.” Since…
The Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States has decided to declare 2026 as the Year of Health Protection. Additional information can be found on the website of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Dear Patients! Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. This survey is conducted to assess the public’s level of awareness regarding the risk factors, clinical manifestations, and prevention methods of this disease. Your participation will help us understand how well the citizens of our country are informed about diabetes,…
Dear Patients! Brest City Polyclinic No. 2 offers influenza vaccination on a paid basis with an inactivated influenza vaccine manufactured in the Russian Federation Grippol Plus Cost for citizens of the Republic of Belarus: 11.38 BYN. Cost for foreign citizens: 26.25 BYN. To obtain clearance for vaccination, please visit offices 102 or 103 on weekdays…
October 16 is World Healthy Eating Day. Direct hotlines on healthy eating have been organized in the Brest Region. Brest Regional Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health Healthy eating organization issues (Public Health Department) 8 (0162) 53-05-89, call from 9:00 to 13:00; All about food safety, expiration dates, and food product sales (Food Hygiene…
Autonomous fire alarm – a small device that saves lives An autonomous smoke alarm, which responds to smoke with a loud audible signal and thus warns of danger, is an indispensable tool for detecting fires at an early stage, saving lives and property. Every year, the AFI saves lives. A standalone smoke alarm is a…