by David Griffiths | Apr 15, 2024 | Sexual Health, Travel Health
When carrying out travel health consultations, having a conversation about sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) can be both delicate yet crucial to the client’s on-going travel journey. Talking about STI’s stands out as an essential yet often challenging dialogue...
by Michelle Hunter | Mar 25, 2024 | Global Health, Immunisation, Occupational Health, Practice Nurse, Travel Health
Every year on the 24th March, we mark World TB Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and the ongoing efforts to combat this preventable and treatable disease. While often overshadowed by other health concerns, TB remains a significant global health threat,...
by Michelle Hunter | Mar 11, 2024 | Community Pharmacy, Immunisation, Practice Nurse, Travel Health
Vaccination is one of the most effective tools available in the fight against preventable diseases and is one of the most significant advancements in public health measures of our time, effectively preventing numerous infectious diseases and saving millions of lives....
by Michelle Hunter | Jan 29, 2024 | Community Pharmacy, Education & Training, News & Updates, Travel Health
In the realms of travel health, there exists a group of diseases that are often overlooked, yet have profound implications for vulnerable populations worldwide. Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a cluster of infectious diseases that primarily affect people living...
by Euan Naismith | Jan 1, 2024 | Community Pharmacy, Education & Training, Practice Nurse, Travel Health
Happy New Year from Health Academy! As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, we often find ourselves filled with optimism and determination, ready to embrace a fresh start. For nurses and pharmacists in the UK, the new year offers a unique opportunity to...
by James Moore | Oct 25, 2023 | altitude illness, Global Health, Travel Health
For the final part of this blog, we now need to consider some of the illnesses associated with trekking at high altitude, before coming up with some strategies to prevent and treat them. There are three key illnesses associated with travelling to high-altitude, one...