Net Zero Carbon Neutrality: New Zealand’s Aspirations and Global Leadership
As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, the concept of net zero carbon neutrality has emerged as a beacon of hope. Achieving this status is…
DISHA NZ-Diwali Mela attracts massive community turnout!
DISHA NZ and New Lynn Community Centre jointly hosted the first ever Diwali Mela on Saturday 7 October at the New Lynn Community Centre that turned out to be a…
World Hand Hygiene Day: A reminder against complacency
World Hand Hygiene Day on Wednesday 5 May is a reminder of the important role appropriate hand hygiene plays in preventing the spread of illnesses - from the flu to…
Mama it’s all in the earth!
The ingredients used in Mamaearth’s product would totally resonate with brown skin tone or those of Asian communities. However, since it is toxin-free beauty brand, it can be a boon…
Volumed and taken care.
To start with, it was hard to believe on all the promises made by Sukin for all the goodness its hair care range provides. But it was heart touching to…
Director-General among those thanking COVID response health workers
To mark Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day, the Health Quality & Safety Commission has released a video of consumers and health care providers acknowledging…
It is time for some Spring makeover
You can check all the great things happened at Mbiance on its Facebook page or The Festive Affair. You would get all the details and a sneak peak of the…
Tips on virtual consults in times of Covid-19
One industry that has largely stayed away from remote work until now has been healthcare. This has been due to hesitance from both the provider side (doctors, nurses, physios, psychologists…
Use of masks in the community: Ministry of Health
Currently there is evidence of limited community transmission of COVID-19, and the Ministry of Health (the Ministry) recommends that all households should be prepared by having a supply of masks…
HIIT for not only shedding those extra kilos but keeping your heart healthy
However, if you are wanting to get back to shape or maintain your fitness levels then HIIT is the answer for good results. High intensity involves interval training, a combination…
Ayurvedic home-made skin care remedies, a must try!
There are some home remedy that are all season favourite and have a great saying from ancient times in India. Surprisingly they are not only recognised world over but have…
India’s Ministry of AYUSH recommends Ayurveda’s immunity boosting measures for respiratory health self-care; clarifies the advisory isn’t a treatment for COVID-19
In the wake of the Covid 19 outbreak, entire mankind across the globe is suffering. Enhancing the body’s natural defence system (immunity) plays an important role in maintaining optimum health.
A score every wintery night
Skin care has its own regime, and of course it changes from time and with seasons. Also, then there are different skin types, like normal, dry, oily, sensitive or combination.…
“Life is short. You might as well live it with really great hair.”
The importance of keeping your hair conditioned is even higher at this stage than before. If you leave treated hair without any conditioning treatment after each wash, you will end…
The world of fashion through Petite Perspectives
Sujata Singh Raju takes her followers through the journey of fashion through artistic content. At a first glance, her Instagram feed feels as if you have flipped a page on…
Keep the circle bright not dark
Even in general, Indian skin tone is prone to pigmentation and darkening of skin when exposed to sunlight and or other environmental pollutants. This is well explained by Roxanne Patel…
Face mask and hygiene advice
For most people in the community, PPE such as face masks are not recommended. However, for people with symptoms of an acute respiratory infection, the WHO recommends that there may…
Govt begins largest ever Flu vaccine campaign early
This year’s flu vaccine campaign will be the biggest ever with 400,000 more vaccines available in 2020, compared with last year.
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority.
Year of the Nurse and the Midwife 2020
The world needs 9 million more nurses and midwives if it is to achieve universal health coverage by 2030. That’s why the World Health Assembly has designated 2020 the International…