March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day. The Brest Regional Tuberculosis Dispensary has set up a hotline for questions on tuberculosis prevention and detection: 8 (0162) 28-52-53, from 10:00 to 15:00. Those who wish can undergo a fluorographic examination in the mobile office of the PULMOEXPRESS computer radiography unit, Brest, Sovetskaya Street, 62. Please bring your…
March 20 is World Oral Health Day The Brest Regional Dental Clinic has a direct telephone line for dental issues: 8 (0162) 53-82-05, from 9:00 to 17:00. State Institution “Brest Regional Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health”
March 12 is World Kidney Day. According to the WHO and international nephrology organizations and societies, the number of patients with kidney diseases today amounts to approximately 10% of the global population, and this figure is unfortunately growing. In most cases, these are severe chronic diseases that are often fatal, or conditions that are becoming…
The Path to Independence The use of narcotic substances and excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages leads to the development of addiction, which is characterized by: an uncontrollable craving for alcohol or drugs; the appearance of a withdrawal syndrome or “withdrawal”, which is relieved by a new dose of the psychoactive substance (alcohol or drugs). Seeking…
March 1 is International day against drug abuse. On March 2, a consultative assistance program on drug addiction prevention was organized in the Brest region. Brest Regional Psychoneurological Dispensary: Addiction specialists, 8 (0162) 53-28-66, 8 (0162) 23-66-72, from 8:00 to 20:00. Psychotherapist, 8 (0162) 53-47-02, from 9:00 to 13:00. Brest Regional Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology…
March 3 is International Hearing Day. Until recently, it was generally accepted that hearing loss was most often a problem among older adults. However, in recent years, hearing loss has become increasingly common among young people. According to studies conducted in various countries (USA, Germany, Russia), between 17% and 20% of adolescents and young adults…
Gambling addiction is one of the forms of behavioral addiction, which manifests itself in a pathological craving for gambling. Unlike gambling addiction, simple entertainment through gaming is perceived as a way to relax, relieve emotional stress, or simply have fun. The player hopes to win, but doesn’t expect to. Gambling doesn’t engage them so much…
February 20 is International Day for the Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often remain undiagnosed. If left untreated, they can lead to serious complications and long-term consequences. The most common of these include pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, fetal and newborn infection, male and female infertility, and the development of…
Fire safety is a set of measures aimed at preventing fires, protecting people and property from fire, and minimizing the consequences of fires. Compliance with fire safety regulations helps reduce the risk of emergencies and save lives. The main causes of fires: Careless handling of fire (smoking, unextinguished fires, matches). Faulty electrical wiring and appliances….
As the Head of State noted at the ceremony, “The main characteristic of our time is the unprecedented number of innovations. Everything is changing: paradigms, technologies, development themes—left and right, forward and backward—have accelerated. And we ourselves, people, are changing too. The ideological and geopolitical landscapes are rapidly transforming. A new stage of the so-called…