UK P&I Club: Prevention methods for malaria
Sophia Grant, Crew Health Programme Director at UK P&I Club presents prevention methods for malaria, a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes.
Read moreSophia Grant, Crew Health Programme Director at UK P&I Club presents prevention methods for malaria, a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes.
Read moreThe SEAFiT survey underscores the paramount importance of prioritizing a healthy lifestyle within the maritime industry, acknowledging the physically demanding nature of work at sea and the significant prevalence of work-related injuries.
Read moreThe Swedish Club is expanding its Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) program, focusing on the health and wellbeing of seafarers.
Read moreAre you afraid of developing diabetes? Is your mood suddenly low? Unlock the secrets of glucose, the body's primary fuel source, in the quest for a healthier, more balanced life.
Read moreThe Seafarers International Research Centre is undertaking a study to assist ports, employers, and governments in improving healthcare for working seafarers in the cruise and cargo sectors.
Read moreThe International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched its #SARyouOK? Guidance and Best Practice Framework. This follows the launch of its #SARyouOK? initiative at the G5 International Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, in June 2022.
Read moreVIKAND has launched a proactive 24/7 healthcare program to help safeguard seafarers and protect the commercial viability of the shipping industry.
Read moreDuring the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Dr. Christian Angelo P. Lubaton, Medical Director for Holistic Care presented a study by Nordic Medical Clinic between 2018 and 2022, with a participation of 11,831 seafarers. Results revealed a significant proportion of seafarers having higher risk classifications. It also showed that higher risk classes take a longer time to be fit to work.
Read moreAs Britannia P&I Club explains in their Crew Watch publication, the importance of maintaining proper hydration levels onboard cannot be overstated.
Read morePrediabetes is characterised by a blood sugar level that is above normal. It is not yet at a level sufficient to classify as type 2 diabetes. But without making adjustments to their lifestyle, children and adults with prediabetes have an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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