Month: February 2019

Importance of Cancer Screening Programmes

Early detection of cancer can greatly increase the likelihood of successful treatment. Cancer screening is essential in healthcare with two major components in education to promote early diagnosis and actual screening. The ability to recognise possible warning signs of cancer and taking prompt action can effectively lead to early diagnosis. While there are several causes… Read more »

National Pharmacy Public Health Campaign – Help Us Help You

NHS England launched a National Pharmacy Public Health Campaign on February 4th 2019 called “Help Us Help You”. It focuses on encouraging members of the public to visit their local pharmacy first for managing minor illnesses. These include ailments such as colds, flu, coughs, upset stomach and general aches and pains. The aim is to… Read more »