The First Aid Box Shop - The FABS

The First Aid Box Shop - The FABS We are a product and service oriented business in the health sector.What we aim to achieve is to equip everyone on basic first aid info & first aid box/kit

Diarrhoea, can cause dehydration, it is potentially fatal Lives could be saved with a simple, affordable treatmentโ€”Oral ...
29/07/2026

Diarrhoea, can cause dehydration, it is potentially fatal

Lives could be saved with a simple, affordable treatmentโ€”Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—”๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐˜Travel is exciting, but medical emergencies can happen when you least expect them. W...
02/07/2026

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—”๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐˜

Travel is exciting, but medical emergencies can happen when you least expect them.

Whether it's a minor cut, headache, insect bite, burn, motion sickness, or an unexpected illness, having a well-stocked first aid kit means you're prepared to respond quickly before professional medical care is available.

A travel first aid kit provides peace of mind, helps prevent minor injuries from becoming major problems, and ensures you can care for yourself and your loved ones wherever your journey takes you.

Travel Smart. Stay Prepared. Don't do that trip without The FABS Travel First Aid Kitโ€”because every journey is safer when you're ready for the unexpected.



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WORLD NO TO***CO DAY ๐ŸšญProtect Your Health. Choose Life, Not To***co.To***co use remains one of the leading causes of pre...
31/05/2026

WORLD NO TO***CO DAY ๐Ÿšญ

Protect Your Health. Choose Life, Not To***co.

To***co use remains one of the leading causes of preventable illness and death worldwide. It harms nearly every organ in the body and increases the risk of:
๐Ÿซ€ Heart disease and stroke
๐Ÿซ Lung disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Various cancers, especially lung, mouth, throat, and bladder cancer
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy complications and harm to unborn babies

๐——๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ž๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„?
โœ” There is no safe form of to***co.
โœ” Secondhand smoke can also cause serious health problems in children and adults.
โœ” Quitting to***co at any age improves health and can add years to your life.

This World No To***co Day, encourage a friend, family member, or colleague to take the first step toward quitting.

Breathe Easier. Live Healthier. Stay To***co-Free.

***coDay
***coFree


Despite major advances in management and prevention, HIV/AIDS continues to affect millions of people worldwide. Vaccines...
18/05/2026

Despite major advances in management and prevention, HIV/AIDS continues to affect millions of people worldwide.

Vaccines remain one of the most powerful tools in preventing infectious diseases, and ongoing research gives hope for a future free from AIDS.

๐Ÿ”ด Key Facts:
โ€ข HIV attacks the bodyโ€™s immune system, making it harder to fight infections.
โ€ข There is currently no cure for HIV, but management can help people live long, healthy lives.
โ€ข Vaccine research is essential in reducing new infections and ending the global HIV epidemic.
โ€ข Prevention, education, testing, and early management save lives.

Let us continue to support awareness, fight stigma, encourage testing, and advocate for scientific progress.
Together, we can move closer to an AIDS-free future.





17/05/2026

Many people do not know they have high blood pressure until an emergency (hypertensive crisis) happens.

๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ต๐˜†๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ:
๐Ÿ‘‰Stroke
๐Ÿ‘‰Heart attack
๐Ÿ‘‰Collapse
๐Ÿ‘‰Seizures
๐Ÿ‘‰Loss of consciousness

Knowing how to recognize the warning signs of a hypertensive crisis and acting quickly can save lives before medical help arrives.

๐—” ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—น๐˜† ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ณ:
โš ๏ธ Severe headache
โš ๏ธ Chest pain
โš ๏ธ Difficulty breathing
โš ๏ธ Blurred vision
โš ๏ธ Weakness or numbness
โš ๏ธ Confusion or difficulty speaking

๐˜ฝ๐™–๐™จ๐™ž๐™˜ ๐™๐™ž๐™ง๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐˜ผ๐™ž๐™™ ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ฅ๐™จ
โœ… Keep the person calm and seated
โœ… Loosen tight clothing
โœ… Monitor their blood pressure if possible
โœ… Do not allow unnecessary physical activity
โœ… Help them take prescribed medication if available
โœ… Seek urgent medical attention immediately




Hypertension is called the โ€œsilent killerโ€ for a reason.Many people feel perfectly fine while their blood pressure is da...
17/05/2026

Hypertension is called the โ€œsilent killerโ€ for a reason.

Many people feel perfectly fine while their blood pressure is dangerously high.

Often, there are no warning signs until complications like stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, or sudden collapse occur.

The good news?
Hypertension can be controlled โ€” and even prevented โ€” when blood pressure is monitored regularly.

Know Your Numbers. Protect your heart




Routinely check those numbers ๐Ÿค”Take the necessary action
14/05/2026

Routinely check those numbers ๐Ÿค”

Take the necessary action

Today, we celebrate the heart of healthcare โ€” nurses. ๐Ÿ’™Their skill, compassion, and dedication save countless lives and ...
12/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the heart of healthcare โ€” nurses. ๐Ÿ’™

Their skill, compassion, and dedication save countless lives and strengthen health systems around the world.

Empowering nurses means:
โœ”๏ธ Supporting their wellbeing
โœ”๏ธ Providing continuous training and resources
โœ”๏ธ Creating safe working environments
โœ”๏ธ Recognising the vital role they play in healthcare delivery

At times of emergency, illness, and recovery, nurses are often the first to respond and the last to leave.

Today, we say thank you to every nurse for your sacrifice, resilience, and compassion.
Your care changes lives every day.





OurNursesOurFuture

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome isn't widely known and diagnosis can be tricky๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ผ๐—บThe main symptom is extreme tiredness ...
12/05/2026

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome isn't widely known and diagnosis can be tricky๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ

๐—ฆ๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ
The main symptom is extreme tiredness that does not improve with rest and lasts for a long time.

๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome does not have a particular cure yet, but doctors help people by:๐Ÿ‘‡

โœ…๏ธTeaching them to rest before they get too tired
โœ…๏ธHelping them sleep better
โœ…๏ธTreating pain or dizziness
โœ…๏ธHelping them balance activity and rest

For someone with chronic fatigue syndrome:
โœ…๏ธListen when they say they are exhausted
โœ…๏ธHelp them sit or lie down if dizzy
โœ…๏ธEncourage hydration and regular meals
โœ…๏ธAvoid forcing them to โ€œpush throughโ€ exhaustion
โœ…๏ธWatch for overheating or fainting
โœ…๏ธKindness and patience help a lot because the illness is mostly invisible โ€” the person may look fine on the outside but feel very weak inside.





Chronic Fatigue Syndrome  is an illness that makes a person feel extremely tired for a very long time โ€” even after resti...
12/05/2026

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is an illness that makes a person feel extremely tired for a very long time โ€” even after resting or sleeping.

Imagine your body is like a phone battery.

Most people can recharge their battery by sleeping, eating, and resting.
But with chronic fatigue syndrome, the battery does not recharge properly. Even small activities โ€” like walking, reading, playing, or talking too much โ€” can make the battery suddenly feel empty.๐Ÿ˜”

One important thing about this illness is something called โ€œcrashing.โ€

That means after doing too much, the person may feel much sicker later โ€” sometimes for days.

This illness isn't fully understood.

It is not laziness and it is not pretending. The person is truly unwell.๐Ÿ˜”





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