The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Health Sector Environmental Health Practitioners Association ndash;Ghana (HeSEHPAG), a registered professional Association for Environmental Health Officers practicing under the Ministry of Health (MOH) and its Agencies, and are regulated by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) in accordance with the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857); Wishes to commend the Ministry of Health (MOH) for launching the Healthca
The most common mosquito-borne diseases in the Northern Rivers are Ross River virus and Barmah Forrest Virus. They are not fatal, but they can cause serious illness and have long-term health impacts. In 2020, the Northern NSW Local Health District reported 429 cases of Ross River virus. That is the second highest number of cases on record, up from an average of 135 cases a year over the last 30 years. Ballina Shire Council s Environmental Health Officer, Kristy Bell, said the impacts of climate change and severe wet weather events are increasing the risks of mosquito-borne disease in our area. Cases of Ross River virus disease are most commonly reported in late summer and early autumn, so it s important for the community to know what they can do to reduce risk, she said.
Boil water advisory in Fond du Lac may soon be lifted
A recommendation has been put forth to the leadership of the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation to have the boil water advisory rescinded.
An Environmental Health Officer with the Prince Albert Grand Council says the water quality is now safe for human consumption.
The boil water advisory has been in place since Dec. 7, following the failure of the well pump.
The advisory came at a time when that community was dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.
The Canadian Rangers were deployed there to assist the community in hauling water and other needed services.
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In a move aimed at improving the health status of women and children through the revitalization of Primary Health Care delivery system in Gombe State, China government through UNICEF has granted a $1m facility to the state.
The facility is to be used for improving the functionality of PHC services delivery in health facilities, outreaches and community-based services in ten wards of Kwami Local Government Area of the state which includes Dukkul and Mallari communities.
Beneficiaries of services at the Primary Health Care Centres in Dukkul and Malleri applauded the grant which is to improve the health status of women and children with Managers of the facilities in an interview with newsmen saying that the project has resulted in an increase and patronage of facilities especially antenatal and children services.
Environmental health is the branch of public health that is concerned with all aspects of the natural and built environment that may affect human health.