The ninth edition of the Vodafone flagship health initiative, Vodafone Healthline kicked off with education on COVID-19. The newly packaged and improved Vodafone Healthline dedicated its first episode to the global pandemic by discussing in detail its prevention, symptoms, and treatment.
Speaking on the subject, Dr. Joseph Oliver-Commey, Infectious Disease Specialist Member said the virus had no cure yet, however, a good immune system can be helpful.
“It is important to know that a strong immune system does not entirely prevent you from contracting COVID-19, but it strengthens the body to mount a defense.
Initially, we had only people with underlining conditions die from the virus but this time around, people without conditions such as heart diseases and kidney issues are also dying. Again, almost 70% of those who contract the virus are now younger people. Children can be carriers of the virus. The virus continues to manifest in different forms; however, it is good th
In its ninth season, the programme, this season, boasts of health professionals such as Dr. Aba Folson Dr. Joseph Oliver-Commey, Dr. Francis Addai, and Dr. Kwekuma Yalley.
In the first episode, the doctors educated the public on the importance of exercising regularly, especially lactating mothers on simple and stress-free exercises that can help them maintain their shape without endangering their internal organs.
Dr. Aba Folson, Senior Physician/Cardiologist, emphasized that it is not true that exercising dehydrates lactating mothers and reduces flow of breast milk. Indicating that exercising soon after birth, burns energy and do not accumulate a lot of calories which is good for control of weight as sugar levels and other conditions are put in check.
Vodafone Healthline, the flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme of telecom giant Vodafone that seeks to educate Ghanaians on pertinent health-related issues and encourage healthy lifestyle practices, has educated lactating/breastfeeding mothers on staying safe amid COVID19.
In its ninth season, the programme, this season, boasts of health professionals such as Dr. Aba Folson Dr. Joseph Oliver-Commey, Dr. Francis Addai and Dr. Kwekuma Yalley.
On the first episode, the doctors educated the public on the importance of exercising regularly, especially lactating mothers on simple and stress-free exercises that can help them maintain their shape without endangering their internal organs.
Dr. Aba Folson, Senior Physician/Cardiologist, emphasized that it is not true that exercising dehydrates lactating mothers and reduces flow of breast milk. Indicating that exercising soon after birth, burns energy and do not accumulate a lot of calories which is good for contro