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Backbreaking Challenge of Today’s PNG Report by Dr. Günter Kittel  Outreach Team Dr. Günter Kittel – Surgeon, Mission EineWelt at Etep Rural Hospital Bindu Karki – Nurse/Midwife from Nepal Daniel & Zine – Etep Hospital staff Tobias Kreuz – German volunteer Andrew Mawer – Medical student, Oxford University Adi – Son of the Kittel family Journey to Nankina After months of planning and with rainy season underway, Mission Aviation Fellowship flew us from Wasu to the remote Nankina airstrip. The flight offered stunning views of steep mountain villages and waterfalls. On arrival, we transported our personal gear, medical supplies, and even a small operating theatre to a village guesthouse. Life in Nankina The village appeared untouched by modern transport—many residents have never seen a car. Beautiful carved gates adorned each home. The abandoned aid post had not been operational in 14 years, leaving over 6,000 people without reliable healthcare. ...

 Here are 20 Health Tips according to World Health Organisation (WHO) The start of a new decade brings with it new resolutions to improve one’s life, including a healthier lifestyle. Here are 20 practical health tips to help you start off towards healthy living in 2020. 1. Eat a healthy diet Photo: FAO/J. Grey Eat a combination of different foods, including fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. Adults should eat at least five portions (400g) of fruit and vegetables per day. You can improve your intake of fruits and vegetables by always including veggies in your meal; eating fresh fruit and vegetables as snacks; eating a variety of fruits and vegetables; and eating them in season. By eating healthy , you will reduce your risk of malnutrition and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. 2. Consume less salt and sugar Photo: WHO/C. Black Filipinos consume twice the recommended amount of sodium, puttin...

  All packaged food on the shelves are labeled with "per 100g" of the nutrient content. This is by law so consumers can compare and choose what they consume. BUT ARE WE DOING IT? or are we only deciding based on the price and how good it taste and feels? Most processed food have too much added nutrients to make the product sell. Profit Oriented. Many times this tend to be more than what the body needs. consuming more overtime could lead to lifestyle diseases like diabetic, cancer and others... Here is a Health tip when choosing (ref: Queensland Health Advise) Low FAT: less 5g, LOW SUGAR: less 6g, LOW SALT: less 300g, HIGH FIBER: 3g or more. Next time, don't just look at the price to choose. Check the nutrients content.