Health Care With Dr Afshan Memon

Hearing loss is on the rise and it is more common than you think. Loud sounds can damage your ears, leading to hearing loss or ringing in the ears (tinnitus).





✅ Protect your hearing
✅ Get regular hearing check-ups
✅ Use assistive technology if recommended
✅ Request a hearing test for your children or anyone above age 50

Around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year.

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Elder abuse can take a number of forms
🚫 Physical
🚫 Psychological
🚫 Sexual
🚫 Financial
🚫 Neglect

Blood donation needn’t be scary.

Only gentle pressure & momentary “pinprick” sensation,
Blood donation is very safe and discomfort during or after donating is very uncommon,
One Donation can save 3Lives

Want better sleep? 😴

Let your body wind down and give your mind a break from screens, including TVs, computers and smartphones, before bedtime.

If you live in a country affected by and other arboviral diseases, you can lower your risk by using:
✅ mosquito repellents
✅ long-sleeved clothes
✅ mosquito nets when sleeping during the day
✅ window screens

‼️ Remember to often drain, wash & scrub water storage containers

Today is . Thanks to medical science, with a single donation, you can save up to three lives.
Add your drop of humanity.

Safe blood saves lives. It comes from healthy, voluntary unpaid donors and is protected by rigorous testing, strict safety standards and safe transfusion practices.

In fact, every donation forms a shared lifeline of solidarity, compassion and care.

Words received online can have real, lasting impact on someone.
They can affect mental health and well-being.

Be respectful towards others. Pause and think before you comment or share.

This Sunday is

Did you know?
A single blood donation can help save up to 3 lives.
Add your drop of humanity.