Category: Health & Safety
There seems to be legitimate concerns about the prolonged wearing of masks in the wake of covid-19. Some people complain of a number of conditions including breathing difficulties, discomfort, …
The whole world is on its knees. Borders have been closed. International movement is at a halt. Countries have been locked down. The cause: a microscopic deadly virus challenging …
Breakthroughs towards Cure for Epileptic Seizures? “As research in this area continues, genetic testing could potentially help people with epilepsy and their families prepare for their treatment journey,” Sonya Dumanis …
Today the world celebrates International Epilepsy Day. This day was first celebrated around the world on Monday 9 February 2015 at the joint initiative of the International Bureau of …
I spent one night at the ENT (Ear Nose and Throat) hospital (ex-Royal Navy) at Vacoas yesterday. A fish bone got stuck in my throat at dinner time. That …
We always hear about keeping fit, healthy and adopting a healthy lifestyle. What does that mean? You’ll often come across people saying: “Oh, I eat well, work well, sleep …
Leading killer Stroke is the killer number three and adult disability factor number one in the United States and Europe. It takes away the life of more than 150 …
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, I’m reproducing an information sheet on diabetes from the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life in Mauritius. It gives an insight …
Just a quick follow-up post to my “A glimpse of the evolution of Health & Safety Legislation in Mauritius” posted on 27 August, to tell you that the Occupational …
General Historical Background Health and safety legislation is a complement of labor legislation. It started with the industrial revolution in Europe between the 18th and 19th centuries. Workers had …
ORMDL3. Does that mean anything to you? Perhaps only a set of letters and a figure. That’s all. Idem for me too. Not for scientists though. It seems to …
Let us stop a moment in remembrance of the millions of anonymous, voluntary and unpaid people who donate their blood to save lives and to improve the health of …
Do you smoke? If you are a smoker, do you know that you don’t have the right to endanger the health of non-smokers? Are you current on the latest …
I didn’t go to work today. I had to take a sick leave. I woke up with a severe headache. The pain was on the right side of the …
Yesterday I couldn’t make it to my blog. I came back very late. It was 10.30 pm and I was exhausted. I had a long day’s work. On Thursdays …