World Health Day 2020
Held on the 7th April each year, World Health Day is a campaign globally recognized and sponsored by the 193 World Health Organization (WHO) country members.
World Health Day isn’t all about hand-washing and healthy eating. It is a day observed worldwide by government and non-government health organizations focusing on promoting healthier living habits that increase the life expectancy of people around the world. This special day has become a collective action aimed at globally protecting human health and well-being.
This year, World health day is of particular importance as the world faces the huge challenge of dealing with the Covid 19 pandemic.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has imposed a 21-day total lockdown from 26 March to 16 April. He stated that unprecedented and sweeping measures were necessary to avoid a “catastrophe of huge proportions”
World Health Day may just be one day, but it is a day that needs to remind us of the importance of health as something that needs to be a part of everything we do.
Stay healthy by protecting yourself and others:
Wash your hands regularly with plenty of soap and water.
Keep an alcohol-based sanitizer ready for times when soap and water are not available.
Don’t touch your eyes, mouth or nose with unclean hands.
Keep your distance of at least 1 meter from anyone coughing or sneezing.
Follow no-touch greeting for no germs contracted or Hand waving over handshake.
Don’t sneeze or cough into your hands. Use a tissue and throw it away immediately, or sneeze in the inner side of your elbow.
Don’t travel or visit crowded places if you’re sick.
Do wear a mask if you’re sick and if you are taking care of someone with the symptoms.
If you have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, stay indoors. Call healthcare professionals and follow their advice.
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