QNET, a global wellness and lifestyle direct selling company committed to providing unique, high-quality items that cater to diverse needs ranging from health, nutrition to general wellness, organized a health and wellness event to celebrate this year’s World Health Day.
The theme for World Health Day 2024 is: ‘My Health, My Right’ and aligns with QNET’s theme for the month of April: ‘Championing Health’. The event was held at the Marriot Hotel in Accra on Friday 5 April 2024. Many stakeholders from the media, academia, medical practice and the fitness industry attended the event.
QNET Legal Counsel for Sub-Saharan Africa, Naana Quartey, revealed: “This year, we celebrate 26 years as a global direct selling company that has impacted millions of lives around the world through a range of life-enhancing products in healthcare. wellness, lifestyle and education”.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, listed the following as the leading causes of death in Ghana: Malaria, Cholera, Stroke, Lower Respiratory Infections, Neonatal Disorders, Ischemic Heart Disease, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Diarrheal Diseases, Diabetes, Cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases.
According to the CDC, some of these illnesses and diseases are caused by poor sanitation and sanitation, lack of access to clean water, malnutrition and food insecurity, air pollution and exposure to harmful chemicals, among others.
He further explains, “QNET manufactures and distributes health and wellness products including nutritional supplements, skin care products and lifestyle accessories designed to address various health and nutrition challenges. We often use natural ingredients and advanced technologies in the development of our products.”
In her presentation, Dr. Justina Owusu, a health and nutrition researcher from the University of Ghana stressed the need to stop illegal mining activities. It was narrated that illegal mining activities popularly referred to as galamsay, adversely affects the soil and vegetation.
He said some hazardous chemicals are being released into the soil and could inhibit the growth of crops with their nutrient content, which could in turn deprive people of the essential nutrients the body needs for optimum health. mode.
Dr. Frank Marful from Nyaho Medical Center provided information on the nutrients most Ghanaians need and how they can easily obtain them. A number of health and fitness enthusiasts took the participants through some simple but effective exercise routines.
Ms. Quartey concluded: “We are extremely socially responsible, law abiding and adhere to the ethical and legal standards of every country in which we operate. We lead the fight against misrepresentation and fraud in the direct selling industry. We are active members of many respected associations across Asia, Europe and the rest of the world. We also work with and sponsor renowned sporting entities such as Manchester City Football Club and the CAF African Club Championship, strengthening our position as a dynamic force for good. We manufacture well-researched, tried-and-tested and high-quality products that meet the diverse needs and preferences of our customers around the world.”