Why do Hospitals make it mandatory for Pregnant women to screen for HIV and Hepatitis?
Protect your little one with Hepatitis Screening During Pregnancy Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with anticipation, dreams, and heavy responsibility. While many women focus on eating right, taking vitamins, and attending routine checkups, one important health check often goes unnoticed—hepatitis screening. My Story In 2021, I was posted to a general hospital in a […]
The Liver Works Hard for You: How to Protect The Liver
How to care for your liver and protect yourself from Hepatitis. What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is a disease characterised by inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be a viral or non-viral infection. Depending on the type, it is transmitted through contact with infected blood, bodily fluid or contaminated food. There are five types of viral […]
Is the Flu The Current Pandemic? Here is everything you need to know about it.
What is the Flu? Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. What are some of the common symptoms? Symptoms range from mild to severe: fever, cough, body aches, and fatigue. How Does it Spread? The flu primarily spreads person-to-person, with transmission possible before symptoms surface. Crowded places, […]
Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention: What Everyone Should Know
Embarking on a journey to safeguard your well-being starts with knowledge and proactive choices. In recognition of Cervical Health Awareness Month, we delve into some cervical health essentials by answering frequently asked questions. Understanding the significance of early detection and prevention strategies can be pivotal in steering the course towards a healthier future […]
The Silent Threat of Typhoid Fever
WHAT IS TYPHOID FEVER? Contrary to popular belief, typhoid is not malaria or caused by the same organism. It is caused by a bacteria called “Salmonella typhii”, which usually causes severe sickness if not detected and treated well enough. HOW IS TYPHOID FEVER TRANSMITTED? It is easily gotten from eating or drinking contaminated food […]
Important Information Regarding the Cholera Outbreak in Ogun State
There is currently a cholera outbreak in the Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Information regarding this outbreak was conveyed on Sunday, September 17th, to encourage people to implement preventive measures. Cholera is a sudden-onset diarrheal illness resulting from consuming food or water contaminated with the Vibrio cholerae bacterium. It continues […]
Cause for Alarm: The Resurgence of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Diseases (MMR)
This week, we take a deep dive into the most asked-about diseases from last week’s edition – MMR. The MMR disease, also known as Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, is a combined term encompassing three distinct viral infections that are highly contagious, each with its own symptoms and severe complications that can lead to […]
Empowering Parents to Safeguard Their Kids Against School-Related Infections
A new school year is upon us. We hope you are ready for an exciting one. Schools can be fun for children but you have to ensure that your child’s health and safety are secured especially when interacting with other kids. Today, we will look at possible diseases or viruses that children can encounter […]
Hope for Possible HIV Vaccine on the Way
A new clinical trial is being conducted in Africa to test two HIV vaccine candidates called PrEPVacc. The study which aimed at testing the efficacy of the two vaccines, in addition to, offering HIV prophylactic medications. The trial is being done in Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa, enrolling 1,513 participants who are between […]
Ghana Signs Agreement to Begin Production of Oral Cholera Vaccine
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), EuBiologics, and DEK Vaccines Limited (DEK) signs a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the fill and finish of oral cholera vaccine in Ghana. Through this partnership DEK will be authorized to purchase, locally fill and finish, and distribute the oral cholera vaccine. As at July 2023, the […]