🤰 Antenatal Care (ANC)

• Start ANC visits as early as pregnancy is confirmed
• Attend all scheduled ANC follow-up visits
• Take iron and folic acid supplements as prescribed
• Receive recommended vaccinations during pregnancy
• Monitor blood pressure and maternal health regularly
• Eat a balanced and nutritious diet
• Seek care immediately if danger signs appear

⚠️ Danger Signs in Pregnancy

• Severe headache or blurred vision
• Vaginal bleeding
• Severe abdominal pain
• Swelling of face or hands
• Reduced fetal movement
• Visit the nearest health facility immediately if any sign occurs

🦟 Malaria Prevention

• Sleep under insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) every night
• Remove stagnant water around your home
• Keep your surroundings clean and dry
• Use indoor residual spraying (IRS) when available
• Wear long-sleeved clothes at night
• Use mosquito repellents if available
• Close doors and windows early in the evening

⚠️ When to Seek Care

• Fever
• Chills
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Sweating
• Visit the nearest health facility immediately if symptoms appear

😷 Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention

• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
• Open windows to ensure good ventilation
• Avoid close contact with people who have active TB
• Get tested early if you have symptoms
• Take all TB medications exactly as prescribed
• Do not stop treatment early
• Ensure children receive BCG vaccination

⚠️ When to Seek Care

• Cough lasting more than 2 weeks
• Weight loss
• Night sweats
• Fever
• Coughing blood
• Visit the nearest health facility immediately if symptoms appear

💧 Cholera Prevention

• Drink only safe and treated water (boiled, chlorinated, or bottled)
• Wash hands with soap before eating and after using the toilet
• Eat well-cooked food while it is still hot
• Wash fruits and vegetables with safe water before consumption
• Use clean and properly maintained toilets
• Avoid open defecation and ensure proper sanitation
• Keep food covered to prevent contamination by flies

⚠️ When to Seek Care

• Sudden watery diarrhea (rice-water stool)
• Severe dehydration (thirst, dry mouth, sunken eyes)
• Vomiting and weakness
• Leg cramps
• Rapid heartbeat or dizziness
• Seek immediate treatment at the nearest health facility

🦠 Marburg Virus Disease Prevention

• Avoid direct contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues of infected persons
• Do not handle or touch dead bodies without proper protective equipment
• Practice regular hand hygiene using soap or alcohol-based sanitizer
• Avoid contact with wild animals, especially bats and primates
• Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for suspected cases
• Ensure safe burial practices are followed
• Isolate suspected cases immediately in a health facility

⚠️ When to Seek Care

• Sudden high fever
• Severe headache
• Muscle pain and weakness
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Unexplained bleeding (nose, gums, or body)
• Rash or severe fatigue
• Visit the nearest health facility immediately if symptoms appear

🧬 HIV/AIDS Awareness

• Practice safe sex by using condoms correctly and consistently
• Avoid sharing sharp objects such as needles, blades, or razors
• Limit number of sexual partners and maintain mutual faithfulness
• Get tested regularly and know your HIV status
• Prevent mother-to-child transmission through ANC follow-up and treatment
• Start and adhere to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) if positive
• Do not stigmatize or discriminate against people living with HIV
• Seek counseling and education services for accurate information
• Talk openly with your health provider for guidance and support

⚠️ When to Seek Care / Testing

• Unexplained weight loss
• Frequent infections
• Persistent fever or fatigue
• Chronic diarrhea
• Swollen lymph nodes
• After potential exposure to HIV
• Visit the nearest health facility for testing and counseling

🍼 Infant and Child Feeding

• Start breastfeeding within one hour after birth
• Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months
• Continue breastfeeding up to 2 years and beyond
• Introduce complementary foods at 6 months
• Provide a balanced and nutritious diet for children
• Avoid giving water or other foods before 6 months
• Ensure safe and hygienic food preparation

💉 Immunization

• Immunization protects children from preventable diseases
• Vaccines strengthen the body’s immunity against infections
• Ensure children receive all recommended vaccines on time
• Follow the national immunization schedule strictly
• Keep vaccination cards safe and updated
• Attend all outreach and health facility vaccination services
• Vaccination is safe, effective, and life-saving

🧼 Handwashing

• Wash hands with soap and clean water regularly
• Wash hands before eating and preparing food
• Wash hands after using the toilet
• Wash hands after coughing, sneezing, or touching waste
• Rub hands for at least 20 seconds to remove germs
• Use alcohol-based sanitizer when soap is not available

💪 Healthy Lifestyle

• Eat a balanced and nutritious diet
• Exercise regularly (at least 30 minutes daily)
• Get enough sleep and rest
• Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption
• Manage stress through relaxation and positive activities
• Maintain regular medical check-ups

🩸 Diabetes

• Maintain a healthy balanced diet with low sugar intake
• Exercise regularly to control blood sugar levels
• Maintain a healthy body weight
• Take prescribed medications as directed by health professionals
• Monitor blood sugar levels regularly
• Avoid excessive consumption of sugary drinks and foods
• Attend regular medical follow-up appointments

⚠️ When to Seek Care

• Frequent urination and excessive thirst
• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue and weakness
• Blurred vision
• Slow wound healing

❤️ Hypertension

• Reduce salt intake in daily meals
• Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables
• Exercise regularly (at least 30 minutes daily)
• Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption
• Maintain a healthy body weight
• Take blood pressure medication as prescribed
• Check blood pressure regularly

⚠️ When to Seek Care

• Severe headache
• Dizziness or blurred vision
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Nosebleeds in severe cases

🎗️ Cervical Cancer Screening

• Regular screening helps detect cervical cancer early
• Women aged 25–49 should attend screening services
• Early detection improves treatment success
• Screening methods include VIA and Pap smear tests
• HPV vaccination helps prevent cervical cancer
• Maintain good reproductive health practices
• Follow health provider recommendations for follow-up

⚠️ When to Seek Care

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
• Pain during intercourse
• Pelvic pain
• Irregular menstrual bleeding
• Visit the nearest health facility immediately if changes are noticed

🎗️ Breast Cancer Screening

• Regular breast screening helps detect cancer early
• Women should perform monthly breast self-examination
• Clinical breast examination is recommended at health facilities
• Mammography is important for early detection in eligible age groups
• Maintain awareness of any breast changes
• Early detection improves treatment success and survival
• Follow health provider recommendations for screening schedule

⚠️ When to Seek Care

• New lump in the breast or underarm
• Change in breast size or shape
• Nipple discharge (especially bloody)
• Skin changes such as dimpling or redness
• Persistent breast pain or swelling
• Visit the nearest health facility immediately if changes are noticed