Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month is an effort by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation(link is external) (MSF) to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis. The goals are to promote an understanding of the scope of this disease and to assist those with MS in making educated decisions about their healthcare. Multiple sclerosis is a progressive, degenerative disorder of

Although most of us are aware of the health dangers associated with smoking, millions of South Africans still light up. This is unfortunate because smoking puts you at risk of developing illnesses such as lung cancer, chronic lung diseases, and heart disease.More info:https://www.gov.za/anti-tobacco-campaign-monthDr Wolmarans: 012 549 8900 / office@gjmw.co.zaVisit our website for more info: www.gjmw.co.za

The National Burns Association of South Africa (NBASA) has some important information to share on burns awareness and safety.Burns awareness and safety at home:-Have working smoke alarms in your home-Have an ESCAPE plan-Use quick-release devices on security-barred windows-Learn at least two escape routes/emergency exits from each room.ARM yourself with KNOWLEDGE:-Use the correct equipment (fire extinguishers

World Malaria Day 2022 will be marked under the theme “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives.”No single tool that is available today will solve the problem of malaria. WHO is calling for investments and innovation that bring new vector control approaches, diagnostics, antimalarial medicines and other tools to speed the

About African Vaccination Week:African Vaccination Week is an annual event celebrated during the last week of April in synchronization with the other WHO Regions and the World Immunization Week (WIW). It is led and coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and implemented by countries. The goal of the AVW is

Preventative Medicine & Health Screenings for Optimal Care.Our specialty is Paediatrics for the healthcare of babies from birth through to adolescence.Speak to Dr Wolmarans should you have any queries regarding your child’s healthDr Wolmarans: 012 549 8900 / office@gjmw.co.zaVisit out website for more info: www.gjmw.co.za

Average body temperature ranges between 36.5 – 37.5°C. Low-grade fever ranges between 37.5 – 38°C. Fever is seen as a body temperature of 38.5°C or higher. Fever is usually a sign that your child’s body is fighting off some sort of infection; however, fever is not something to be afraid of. Fever means that your

HPV vaccines can be given starting at the age of 9 years. All preteens need HPV vaccination, so they are protected from HPV infections that can cause cancer later in life. Teens and young adults through age 26 years who didn’t start or finish the HPV vaccine series also need HPV vaccination.How Well Do These

Check out this link to our website to view the Immunisation Schedule: https://www.gjmw.co.za/immunisation-schedule/Speak to Dr. Wolmarans should you have any queries regarding your child’s healthDr Wolmarans: 012 549 8900 / office@gjmw.co.zaVisit our website for more info: www.gjmw.co.za

Our planet, our healthIn the midst of a pandemic, a polluted planet, increasing diseases like cancer, asthma, and heart disease, on World Health Day 2022, WHO will focus global attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being.WHO estimates that more than