Everything You Need to Know About Leprosy
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, peripheral nerves, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract. The bacteria – “Mycobacterium leprae” causes leprosy. It can be transmitted through droplets from the nose and mouth of an infected person or through contact with infected tissue or bodily fluids. There were 127,558 new leprosy cases […]
Fire Safety during Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year celebration is synonymous with parades, candles, lanterns, and dancing dragons. Fire safety is a significant concern during the Chinese New Year. The firecrackers lit during the celebration can cause fires and burn injuries. The Chinese New Year is a time of celebration, but it also comes with some risks. Firecrackers are […]
Let’s Stay Fit After Chinese New Year!
It’s that time of year again when we stuff our faces with reunion dinners and good luck foods. Although we all love a good feast, staying on track with our fitness goals during the Chinese New Year can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you stay fit after the Chinese New Year! Always […]
How Braille Helps the Visually Impaired
World Braille Day celebrated since 2019, is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in fully realizing the human rights of blind and partially sighted people. Braille is not a language but a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent each letter and […]
Let’s Get Healthy in 2023 with These 7 New Year’s Resolutions
The new year is a time for making resolutions for a better and healthier lifestyle. A lot of people make resolutions to make healthy changes to their life. However, most tend to abandon their plans halfway when it is difficult. Here are some resolutions to try with tips that can make them easier to stick […]