HPV Vaccine: Do They Prevent Cancers?

HPV Vaccines: Do the Vaccines Prevent Cancers? Cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the body grow out of control and spread, causing severe health problems. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV)is a group of viruses linked to the development of several types of cancer. While vaccines are available to fight this virus, many people ask: Do these […]

HPV Vaccine: Does It Cause Infertility?

HPV Vaccine: What Effect Does It have on fertility? James was worried about taking his daughters for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination after hearing the vaccine caused infertility.  The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine received authorisation for public use in 2006 to prevent diseases and cancers caused by the human papillomavirus.  Parents are concerned that vaccinating […]

HPV Vaccine After 25: What Every Adult Should Know Part 1

Funke was scrolling through posts on Facebook when she encountered content from a popular healthcare influencer on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and how it helps girls aged 9 to 14 prevent genital warts and cervical cancer.“What about me?” she wondered. “I’m over 25 — can’t it help me avoid the pain and suffering from […]

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 […]

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 […]