#FamilyFocus: World Heart Week - Health Care Professionals in a time of Covid-19

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With health care professionals, allied and essential workers being at the forefront of all health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Heart and Stroke Foundation wanted to reach out to them regarding heart health, thank them for their tireless efforts and also wants individuals at the frontline to know how they can safeguard themselves and their colleagues. Dana Govender, Health Promotions Manager at the Heart and Stroke Foundation has the details.

2 Oct 2020 2AM English South Africa Kids & Family · Education

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