Theme for 2024: My health, my right In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being. Read more: Dr Wolmarans: 012 549 8900 / office@gjmw.co.za Visit our website for

* 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.

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 health Dr Wolmarans: 012 549 8900 / office@gjmw.co.za Visit our website for more info: www.gjmw.co.za

The theme for World Tuberculosis Day 2024 continues from 2023: We can end TB!”, which aims to urge leaders from around the world to act to stop the TB epidemic. Basic TB facts: “Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any

Why is Human Rights Day a public holiday? Human Rights Day is a national holiday in South Africa that is always celebrated on March 21st. The holiday commemorates the establishment of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Dr Wolmarans: 012 549 8900 / office@gjmw.co.za Visit our website for more info: www.gjmw.co.za . . .

On World Down Syndrome Day 2024, we call for people around the world to end the stereotypes. “A human rights-based approach views people with disabilities as having the right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else, working With others to improve their lives.” Read more: https://bit.ly/3LFeTX4 Dr Wolmarans: 012 549

Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice. “World Kidney Day is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. World Kidney Day comes back every year. All across the globe many hundred events take place from public screenings in Argentina to Zumba marathons in Malaysia. We do it

Increased frequency – This means that your child begins having bowel movements more than twice as often as usual. Looser consistency – Stools have become more loose, watery, mucous, green or runny than usual. Visit our FAQ page for more info on What causes diarrhoea? and When to be concerned: https://www.gjmw.co.za/faqs Contact us to book

“World Glaucoma Week is a global initiative organized by the World Glaucoma Association. We invite patients, eye care providers, health officials and the public to join forces in organizing awareness activities worldwide. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness, and distinct challenges may be present in different regions of the world. Our goal is

* Being very tired or sleepy (also called fatigue) * Cough * Fever (38°C or above), chills or body shakes. (Note: Not everyone who has the flu has a fever.) * Headache, or muscle or body aches * Runny or stuffy nose * Sore throat * Vomiting (throwing up) or diarrhea The flu often comes