Team CGARSH: Health Corner

14/05/2026

06/05/2026

Announcement No. 2026-28

WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY

“Clean Hands, Save Lives.”

In the renal care setting, hand hygiene is not just a simple act — it is a lifesaving responsibility.

Dialysis patients are among the most vulnerable to infections, making every hand wash, every hand rub, and every infection prevention practice critically important in ensuring safe and quality patient care.

For every vascular access handled…

For every dialysis session initiated…

For every patient entrusted to our care…

Hand hygiene remains our first and strongest line of defense.

The Renal Nurses Association of the Philippines
joins the global observance of World Hand Hygiene Day in promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence in nephrology nursing and renal care practice.

Together, let us continue to protect lives through proper hand hygiene and infection prevention.

🩺 Clean Hands. Save Lives. Protect Kidney Patients.

05/05/2026

Midwives work in teams as the main healthcare providers for women and babies during:

🤰🏻 pregnancy
🤱🏻 childbirth
👩‍👧‍👦 the postnatal period

We thank ALL for the vital lifesaving care they provide to mums & babies around the world – each and every step of the way.

30/04/2026

Know the warning signs of heat-related illnesses. ⚠️

🌡️ Red, hot, dry skin (no sweating)
💓 Rapid, strong pulse
🤕 Headaches
😵 Dizziness
🤢 Nausea
🧠 Confusion
🚨 Unconsciousness

If you notice these symptoms, act fast and seek medical help.

29/03/2026

Studies show that when kids see parents drinking, it normalizes alcohol consumption.

📢Parents! Help prevent early drinking. Have open conversations and model healthy habits at home.

You are your kid’s hero.

29/03/2026

29/03/2026

Keep your hands clean by using alcohol-based handrub or soap and water. Here are the steps you can take ⬇️

09/03/2026

is preventable.

Vaccination is safe and effective ✅.

WHO recommends a total of 6 diphtheria-containing vaccine doses be given from 6 weeks old through adolescence for long-term protection.

08/03/2026

Like millions of women battling chronic disease, Sreyneth Long (Neth) isn’t defined by her illness.

But she’s determined to make a change. Neth shared her cancer journey on social media with over 87,000 people following along. She hopes to further raise awareness so more people can access cancer treatment and care through the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Cambodia’s voluntary health insurance system.

Know more about Neth's story via the link below.

08/03/2026

Second-hand smoking harms those who inhale your smoke.

Quitting smoking this will help protect your family from respiratory diseases.