28th July is World Hepatitis Day. This event was created in an effort to spread awareness of the different strains of Hepatitis so that individuals can better understand these conditions and how dangerous they can be. The theme of...
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A spotlight on Hepatitis B
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Dental infection control – bad habits die hard
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Clinical Waste Bags – Sustainable Range!
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Items that should never be flushed down the toilet
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Menstrual Hygiene: Ending the stigmas and taboos associated with periods
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Plastic pollution – the UK problem
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Infections you can spread by not washing your hands
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A spotlight on Viral Meningitis
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A spotlight on Malaria
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We need to start talking about Male Incontinence
Within dentistry, stringent dental infection control measures are vital in order to protect patients and staff. Dental professionals must decontaminate their equipment, implement a dirty-to-clean workflow and dispose of their waste correctly. However, infection control is a continuous battle,...
As part of Initial Medical’s ongoing environmental promise, we are proud to introduce a new solution – Sustainable Clinical Waste Bags. As you are probably already aware, plastic pollution has become a significant problem in the modern world. In...
As the 22nd of March celebrates World Water Day, we’re highlighting the importance of making freshwater resources available to everyone on the planet. While there is sufficient fresh water on the planet to achieve this, thanks to bad economics...
Millions of women and girls across the world are missing out on opportunities due to lack of awareness and education around the topic of menstrual hygiene, limited access to period hygiene products and poor sanitation facilities. Every year, 28th...
The fight against plastic pollution is an ongoing concern. But what are the UK statistics and how can professionals make a difference? Currently, the UK is estimated to generate around 2.36 metric tons (mt) of plastic waste per year....
[Updated 10th May 2022] Growing up I am sure many of us can remember being told to wash our hands, especially after using the bathroom, being outside or before preparing or eating food. In this blog, we will discuss...
4th-10th May is Viral Meningitis Awareness Week in the UK. Originally created by the charity Meningitis Now, this event urges us to learn more about the condition and the long-term effects it can have on sufferers. This year’s campaign,...
April 25th is World Malaria Day. Year after year, this date is set aside to help spread awareness about the disease and to take further steps towards the ultimate goal – achieving the zero Malaria target. But what is...
Incontinence is more common than people might assume. It has been reported that a quarter of men over the age of 40 experience some form of urine leakage. Although washrooms have come a long way in terms of accessibility...