Have you heard, Covid-19 cases have been making headlines around the Globe?Before now, in 2022, it seemed normalcy had gradually returned, and the global emergency
Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The need to “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell” cannot be over-emphasized. This is why yearly, a worldwide awareness is carried out on the 19th of June to bring attention to the disease.
Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries, the primary blood vessels in the body. The blood pressure is recorded as two numbers:
World Thalassemia Day (WTD) is observed every year on the 8th of May. This day commemorates the struggles of patients who are suffering from this
Malaria is a serious life-threatening disease if not effectively managed. The World Health Organization estimates that about 94% of all malaria deaths occur in Africa, most commonly in children under the age of 5.
It is important to know that autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that can affect how a person reacts to and relates to the world around them. Early diagnosis can make a huge difference in the lives of children with ASD and their families.
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers. In 2020, an estimated 10 million people fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) worldwide; 5.6 million men, 3.3 million women, and 1.1 million children fell ill with this preventable and curable disease, as stated in an article by World Health Organisation.
People with Down Syndrome must not be left alone in this era of Covid 19. The basic purpose of WDSD is to increase awareness about this disorder and to stand with those people with Down Syndrome.
Kidney diseases are silent killers, capable of affecting the quality of your life. Maintaining kidney health is an important factor when you want to achieve overall health and general well-being. Keeping your kidneys healthy, allows your body to filter and expel waste properly and produce hormones to help your body function properly.
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness, as it is not curable, but with medication and/or surgery, it is possible to halt further loss of vision.
Rare diseases can have many causes. The majority (72%) are found to be genetic, caused by family history, congenital disabilities, or changes in chromosomes. Of those, 70% start during childhood.
Every person living with cerebral palsy is a reason to strive for change, hence, it is essential to become a catalyst for change to help improve the lives of those with cerebral palsy.
This is the year to question the status quo and help reduce stigma; to listen to the perspectives of the people living with cancer and their communities and let those lived experiences guide our thoughts and actions.
Diabetes has been increasing in prevalence over the last few years. It is estimated that by 2025, there will be 422 million people suffering from the condition worldwide – an increase of more than 40% on current figures according to the International Diabetes Federation 2021.
Pneumonia can spread in several ways, the viruses and bacteria are commonly found in the nose or throat and can infect the lungs if they are inhaled.
Today, it is increasingly important to have “flawless” and ”glowing” skin! Having beautiful, healthy skin is a goal everyone especially women, wants to achieve. Many
World Sight Day—the most important advocacy and communications day in the eye health calendar is today October 14, 2021, with the theme: “Love Your Eyes”.
Dementia is a progressive syndrome that leads to deterioration in cognitive function (i.e., the ability to process thought) beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of biological aging. It affects memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgment. Consciousness is not affected.
World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD) is held on September 15 every year and is a day dedicated to raising awareness of lymphoma, an increasingly common form of
It is important to note that suicide is not a normal stress response. Suicidal thoughts or actions are a sign of extreme distress and should not be ignored. If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help immediately, especially if the behaviour is new or has increased recently.
When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it enters the bloodstream and reaches the developing fetus by crossing the placenta, the fetus metabolizes alcohol slower than in adults, thereby increasing alcohol concentration in the fetus bloodstream, this interferes with the delivery of oxygen and optimal nutrition to the developing baby, hence, causing harm to the development of tissues and organs, followed by permanent brain damage to the fetus.
This year’s theme is “Hepatitis can’t wait”, conveying the urgency of efforts needed to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness – even in the current COVID-19 crisis – we can’t wait to act on viral hepatitis.
Celebrated yearly on the 19th of June, is the World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The theme for this year is “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell”.
Today May 17, we join the rest of the world to mark World Hypertension Day. The theme for this year is “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control
Today April 25, we join the rest of the world to mark World Malaria Day. The theme for this year is “Zero Malaria – Draw the Line Against Malaria”. Malaria
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