December: World AIDS Month
1st December 2018 marked the 30th anniversary of World Aids Day.
As it is still December, we thought you should know the following facts;
• There are 36.9 million people globally living with HIV.
• Kenya is the fourth largest epidemic nation with over 1.6 million people living with HIV.
• More than half of all new HIV infections in Kenya occur among adolescents and young people (aged 15-24 years)
• The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that infects cells of the immune system, destroying or impairing their function.
• An infected individual then becomes more susceptible to infections, disease and various types of cancer.
• Transmission of HIV is through the exchange of a variety of body fluids from infected persons including blood, breast milk, semen and vaginal secretions.
• HIV can be suppressed by Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) which allows an individual's immune system to strengthen and regain its ability to fight off infection. Adherence to treatment results in remarkable clinical benefits with a substantial reduction in morbidity and mortality.
• The WHO recommendation is to initiate lifelong ART in all people living with HIV which will contribute significantly to reducing HIV transmission. Adherence has been found to reduce the transmission rate by up to 96%.
• Individuals can prevent HIV infection through taking various measures such as knowing yours and your partners HIV status, getting tested and treated early for sexually transmitted illnesses, practicing safe sex and avoiding intravenous drug use.
• The red ribbon is the universal symbol of awareness and support for people living with HIV. Wearing a ribbon is a great way to raise awareness on and during the run up to World AIDS Day.
Do you know your HIV status?
As we get ready to usher in 2019, make sure you get tested.
December Car Safety Tips
Ensure That Your Car is Safe.
Imagine getting home and parking your car in your usual spot, then waking up the next morning to find an empty parking space.
This is what happened to residents of a certain apartment complex in Lavington area. Three residents parked their cars in their usual parking spots, went to sleep, woke up the next morning to carry out their usual routines only to find that their cars were missing. This incident left many people feeling uneasy, wondering: if this can happen in your home, where can’t it happen?
Car safety is an increasingly alarming issue in Kenya. In some cases, it is parts of the car that are stolen.
Car insurance is one of the most important things you can have as a driver. This insurance can cover both the car, its accessories and the belongings inside the car. Side mirrors range from about Ksh. 5,000 to as high as Ksh. 15,000. A car radio could go from Ksh. 3000 to over Ksh. 20,000. Without insurance, the owner of the car would have to replace these via paying cash.
Insurance policies that compliment car insurance are theft insurance, accident insurance and passenger liability insurance. The more insured you are, the better. Car theft can turn violent when it is a carjacking. Passenger liability insurance is especially important for companies or cab drivers because it protects the business in instances where it may be liable for injury or death of passenger.
Statistics have shown that car theft is increasing by the year. This went from a 2.0% per 100,000 in 2010 to a 2.8% per 100,000 in 2014. More recent data has also proven that most of the cars that have been reported stolen are either Toyota’s or cars that are white in color. According to this research, out of 406 cars that have been reported missing, 71% were Toyota while 51% were white cars. It has also been proven that cars that cost less than Ksh. 1 million are more likely to be stolen.
Whether or not a car fits these descriptions, there are 5 easy steps one can follow to reduce the risk of this happening.
1. Lock all doors and roll up all windows:
This may sound like common sense but it is surprising how many people forget to lock their doors and close their windows completely. Cars with faulty locks and windows should be fixed as well.
2. Hide your valuables:
People are prone to leaving their laptop bags, backpacks or handbags on the chair.This attracts attention. Ensure that you hide your belongings under the seats or in the boot so that you can be less of a target.
3. Park in the right place:
Ensure you park in a well-lit place. Parking under a streetlight, even during the day is a good spot.
If you end up staying at that particular place for longer than expected, your car will be in a lit area when the darkness sets in.
4. Hidden kill switches:
These kill switches also known as cut outs to most, should be in places besides the normal areas such as under the steering wheel or near the ignition to make it harder for a thief to find.
5. Beware of where you keep your keys:
Car thieves are now following people and watching where they keep their keys.Once they get close to you, they swipe the keys from you and make a clean break. Ensure you can feel your keys or see them at all times.
When you have a car, safety can be a major concern; however, insurance is one of the only things that can keep these worries at bay. Is your vehicle insured?
You are definitely on the right website, get a quotation with us today.
What you need to know about Antibiotics
Here are a few facts on Antibiotics and their use that you probably do not know.
1. Antibiotics are medicines that are prescribed and used to prevent and treat bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections or allergic conditions.
2. Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone and is today one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development.
3. Misuse of antibiotics in humans is accelerating the process of resistance making it harder to treat many infections especially in developing countries.
4. Antibiotic resistance results in longer hospital stays, higher medical costs and increased mortality.
5. You can help limit the spread of resistance by avoiding use of un-prescribed antibiotics, completing the dosage given when antibiotics are prescribed and preventing infections through proper hygiene measures such as hand washing and hygienic food preparation.
Have an Antibiotic-Free Week
