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Coronavirus (COVID-19)Coronavirus (COVID-19) This lesson teaches the viewer about Coronavirus (COVID-19)Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following: Wash your hands frequentlyRegularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.Maintain social distancingMaintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouthWhy? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses.If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care earlyStay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. | Watch this lesson NOW!Watch on iPad/iPhone |
HIV AIDS | Watch Online |
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Having an HIV Test | Watch this lesson NOW! |
HIV AIDS | Watch this lesson NOW! |
How to Take Your HIV MedicineHow to Take Your HIV Medicine The How to Take Your HIV Medicine DVD describes how the HIV virus attacks the body’s defences, and discusses when antiretroviral medication (ARV) needs to be started. The DVD emphasises that although medicines kill the virus, they do not completely cure HIV, and lifelong treatment is essential. The importance of CD4 blood tests is stressed, and the role of the health worker in the clinic is re-inforced as the best source of information. The viewer is taught that the medicine must be taken regularly and even missing one day may allow resistance to the ARVs to develop. The DVD informs the viewer that three different medicines will need to be taken which may be in a combined tablet. The possibility of drug interactions and adverse effects with antiretrovirals is raised. The lesson finishes with a video of a healthy-looking person with HIV and it is emphasised that she has taken the medicine every single day, achieved a low CD4 count and must take the medicine for the rest of her life. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
Living with HIV | Watch this lesson NOW! |
ADDICTION | Watch Online |
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Dangers of AlcoholDangers of Alcohol This DVD teaches that, although drinking alcohol is a common social activity, drinking too much and too often can cause serious harm to yourself and those around you. The viewer is taught the effect too much alcohol has on the body as it can slowly damage the different organs and can cause death. It is particularly dangerous for pregnant women to drink alcohol as it can have an effect on their unborn childs health. The lesson teaches the dangers of trying to drive, operate machinery and look after children under the influence of alcohol as it slows down reactions and can cause someone to put their own life or others lives in danger. The viewer is taught the dangers of how alcohol can change a persons behaviour and cause violence or depression. The lesson teaches to drink alcohol in moderation as it is expensive and harmful to your health and can cause harm to those around you. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
Dangers of SmokingDangers of Smoking This DVD teaches the dangers of smoking and the effects it can have on a persons health and the health of those around them. The lesson teaches how smoking can cause cancer, strokes and infertility. It also teaches the importance of not smoking when pregnant and around children as it can affect their health as well. The DVD encourages the viewer not to start smoking due to peer pressure and to avoid passive smoking. The viewer is encouraged to stop smoking and told how it can help reduce the risk of illness as well as allow them to have more money and lead a healthier lifestyle. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
Say No to Glue And DrugsSay No to Glue And Drugs This DVD teaches the dangers of glue and drugs and encourages the viewer to say no to them. The lesson teaches the viewer the long term effects drugs and glue have on the body that can lead to more serious illnesses and even death. Drugs and glue are particularly dangerous as they are addictive and can change a persons behaviour. They can make a person more at risk of having an accident or being vulnerable to abuse. Drugs and glue can also have an affect on a users family and their community, as well as ruining their education or career. Often there is no outside help available to people with this addiction, so the lesson teaches the viewer not to start taking drugs or sniffing glue. Instead it encourages the viewer to participate in other activities such as sport or music. If the viewer is addicted they are encouraged to seek help from their family and friends. They are taught to raise the awareness of the dangers of glue and drugs and help those around them to stay away from them as well. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
HEALTH | Watch Online |
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Avoiding MalariaAvoiding Malaria Avoiding Malaria raises awareness of the dangers of malaria and the shocking fact that many die from it every year. With immediate treatment and more information, lives could be saved. The disease can affect anyone, with pregnant women and children most at risk. The DVD covers the causes and symptoms of malaria and when people are most at risk of getting it. The DVD also informs the viewer on how to prevent malaria, emphasising the importance of bed nets and insecticides. The prevention of mosquitoes breeding can also drastically reduce cases of malaria. The DVD gives vital and informative information on how to prevent malaria, as well as how to recognise the symptoms of it and what to do if you or someone you know contracts it. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
Bednets Save LivesWhat is this lesson about?Bednets Save Lives This DVD complements the Education Saves Lives lesson on Avoiding Malaria. This lesson raises awareness of malaria and its symptoms and also how to prevent against it. The viewer is taught how malaria is spread by mosquitoes and how to protect themselves by using a bed net. Mosquitoes are most active at night so bed nets are a vital way to protect against them. The viewer is taught the importance of using a bed net every night and ensuring it covers the whole bed. The DVD also teaches the importance of looking after a bed net by treating it with insecticide and repairing it if it becomes damaged. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
CholeraCholera This DVD raises awareness of the dangers of cholera, which if left untreated can be deadly. The DVD teaches the causes of cholera and how to treat it, as well as advice on how to prevent it. Cholera is caused by germs and can spread through communities quickly. It is important that someone with cholera drinks plenty of clean liquids and does not contaminate food or water, which would allow the illness to spread. The viewer is taught the symptoms of the illness such as diarrhoea and dehydration so they can identify it as quickly as possible and get the medical help that they need. Cholera can also be treated at home; the DVD teaches how to make a simple rehydration mixture using water, sugar and salt. Prevention is very important and the viewer is taught four simple steps that can reduce the risk of them getting the illness. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
DiarrhoeaWhat is this lesson about?Diarrhoea The Diarrhoea DVD raises awareness of the seriousness of the illness, which results in many childrens deaths each year. The viewer is taught the dangers of germs and how vitally important toilet hygiene and washing hands with soap and water is in preventing the spread of germs. Diarrhoea is particularly dangerous for children as they lose water quicker than adults and without proper care diarrhoea can lead to other illnesses such as malnutrition. The DVD is a useful guide for parents to help prevent their child from getting diarrhoea and how to treat them if they do. The viewer is taught the importance in keeping their childs fluid levels up by extra breastfeeding if they are young enough, or providing them with lots of clean drinking water. The DVD focuses on how to make a simple rehydration mixture, which can be fed to a child. The viewer is taught the quantities of the mixture and how much and for how long the mixture should be given depending on the childs age. The lesson advises the viewer to take their child to a health clinic if symptoms persist or get worse. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
High Blood PressureHigh Blood Pressure This DVD raises awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure and how it can cause strokes and heart attacks. The viewer is taught how blood pressure is measured and the average measurement for a healthy adult. The viewer is encouraged to find out if they have high blood pressure and taught how important is to take immediate action to lower it. The lesson teaches how to lower blood pressure by exercising and eating healthily and it gives advice on the best ways to do this. If necessary medicines can also help lower blood pressure, as without treatment high blood pressure can cause damage to other areas of the body. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
ImmunisationImmunisation This DVD teaches mothers how vitally important it is to immunise their children. Getting their children immunised at a young age can prevent life threatening diseases such as measles and polio. Mothers are taught that alongside breastfeeding, immunisation is crucial in protecting their children and keeping them healthy. The DVD shows how immunisations are given, as well as what side effects to expect and what to do if a child becomes ill after being immunised. The lesson teaches how all children must be immunised and it is important that, if an immunisation is given as a series of injections, they must complete the whole series. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
TB Can Be CuredTB Can Be Cured TB kills one person every 15 seconds, even though it can almost always be cured with treatment and prevented if the right action is taken. The DVD informs the viewer of how TB is spread by germs in the air and the main symptoms of it. In the DVD the viewer learns the importance of getting medical help if they have any of the symptoms as well as what will happen at a health clinic and the type of treatment they will be given. The most important lesson is how the person must continue their treatment for the full 6-8 months as this will not only cure them of TB, but also prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease. The DVD teaches the importance of getting medical attention and continuing with treatment. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT | Watch Online |
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Making CompostMaking Compost This lesson teaches the viewer how to make compost to provide a natural fertiliser to help their crops grow better. Compost can be easily and inexpensively made using natural resources. The lesson teaches how to make it using a mixture of natural materials including leaves and animal manure. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
HEALTHY LIVING | Watch Online |
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Basic HygieneBasic Hygiene The Basic Hygiene DVD stresses to the viewer the importance of keeping themselves, their children and their home clean and gives advice on how to achieve this. Poor hygiene is the basis of illnesses spread through germs so it is important for the viewer to learn how to maintain good hygiene. The washing of hands with soap and water is the basis of good hygiene and viewers are taught to encourage their children to do the same. The lesson teaches about toilet hygiene, food preparation, child and baby hygiene and how to keep houses clean. The DVD also covers safe drinking water and gives advice and tips on how to obtain it. The viewer is taught the basics of good hygiene and how vital it is to prevent the spread of germs and disease. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
Healthy EatingHealthy Eating This DVD teaches which foods are good for your health to enable the viewer to keep themselves and their family healthy. The lesson emphasises the importance of a mixed diet, as many people are reliant on maize or rice as their only food. The lesson covers the different food groups and how each one can provide the body with nutrients in order to keep it strong and protected as well as give a person energy. The viewer is also advised which foods to avoid, such as sweets and fizzy drinks, to help them maintain a healthy weight. The DVD teaches that small changes to a persons diet can make a difference and help protect them and their families from illness. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
Looking After your TeethLooking After Your Teeth This DVD teaches the importance of looking after your teeth to avoid getting infections or diseases. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
Safe WaterSafe Water This DVD teaches the importance of using safe water and how to obtain it. Unsafe water can be dangerous as it can cause illness and is particularly harmful to babies and young children. The lesson teaches the viewer to always get water from a clean, safe source such as a pipe or a pump, rather than an open pool. If they do not have access to a safe source the viewer is taught how to make their water safe by boiling it to kill off any germs. They are also shown a simple method of purifying water by letting it stand in a clear bottle or container in sunlight for a couple of days. The DVD teaches how to store water to ensure it stays safe and clean. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
MOTHER AND BABY | Watch Online |
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BreastfeedingWhat is this lesson about?Breastfeeding This DVD educates the viewer on the importance of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is vital in a childs growth and can help protect them from illness as well as create a bond between a mother and her child. The DVD teaches mothers how to breastfeed and how often, and also when to start and finish breastfeeding a child. The viewer is also advised how to breastfeed if they have HIV or TB; alternative methods such as powdered milk are suggested. The main lesson is how important breastfeeding is and how it is the best thing for both the mother and the baby. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
When To Have A BabyWhen To Have A Baby This DVD teaches women how to reduce the risks involved in pregnancy and childbirth to ensure the mother and baby are both healthy. Although there will always be exceptions, the lesson advises women against having children before the age of 18 or after the age of 35. It also teaches the dangers of having more than four children and that they should wait at least two years between pregnancies to allow the body to fully recover. The DVD encourages them to go to their health clinic to get advice on family planning. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
You and Your New BabyYou and Your New Baby This DVD aims to teach mothers about pregnancy, childbirth and how to look after their new baby. The viewer is advised to visit a health worker if they think they are pregnant and regularly visit a clinic right up until their baby is born. The lesson teaches pregnant women the importance of keeping themselves healthy, to ensure their baby stays healthy. Breastfeeding is essential for the first 4-6 months after childbirth, although other methods of feeding are also discussed later in cases where breastfeeding is not possible. It is important mothers provide their baby with several freshly prepared meals a day to help them grow bigger and stronger. The lesson also teaches how to care for a child if it becomes ill and how vital it is that a baby is immunised within the first year of its life. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
SAFE LIVING | Watch Online |
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Human TraffickingHuman Trafficking This DVD raises awareness of human trafficking and teaches the viewer how to protect themselves against it. Human trafficking is illegal and causes many people to be forced away from their homes, to work long hours in poor conditions. Anyone can be a victim of human trafficking, especially children who are most vulnerable. The lesson teaches how traffickers acquire their victims often through false advertisements or by kidnapping or bribery. Human traffickers work by controlling their victims, making them dependent upon them. They take them away from their homes and families, often making them break the law or force them to take drugs or work in prostitution. The lesson teaches the viewer to be wary of anyone who offers them a new life. They are taught to protect themselves by asking questions and staying alert and gaining as much information as possible. The DVD advises the viewer to raise awareness of human trafficking and what to do if they or someone they know becomes a victim of it. Where possible a helpline number is given at the end of the lesson, so that victims in some areas have a point of contact if they have concerns about human trafficking. | Watch this lesson NOW! |
These lessons are for viewers aged 12 and over
SEX EDUCATION | Watch Online |
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BECOMING A MAN | Watch this lesson NOW! |
SAFER SEX FOR TEENAGERS | Watch this lesson NOW! |
