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In this edition, we look at sustainable responses in the fight against HIV and AIDS, with the focus on African solutions, innovative financing mechanisms, and the essential role of human rights in addressing health challenges. This is a timely and…
On June 5, 1981, five cases of pneumonia due to a fungus, linked to a suppression of the immune system, were reported in five young people from Los Angeles. These cases are considered the first official registry of AIDS patients.…
Vaccination remains one of modern medicine’s most potent tools against infectious diseases, However, West and Central Africa have seen high rates of preventable deaths in children due to low childhood vaccination coverage. According to estimates, six million of the 18…
Stimulants are drugs that excite any bodily function and increase the activity of the brain and central nervous system. They are used for various reasons, including performance enhancement, medical benefits, and recreational purposes. Examples of stimulants include nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines,…
A stroke can happen as a result of a block or a bleed, that is when there is an obstruction in a blood vessel thus halting the flow of blood to the brain or when the vessel bursts due to…
Stroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when there is an issue with blood flow to parts of your brain. It most commonly happens when blood vessels are blocked or because of bleeding in your brain. This causes the affected…
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve is responsible for sending visual information from your eye to your brain and is extremely vital for good vision. Glaucoma is usually caused when fluid…
In West Africa, we are plagued by many epidemics — from Cancer, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS to malaria— but the continent has also worked for decades to fight these threats. Now, promoting health and well-being is one of United Nation’s 17…
Male breast cancer is a rare cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the breast tissue of men. Breast cancer is typically thought of as a condition that happens in women. But everyone is born with some breast…
The first part of the program focuses on the recently concluded 5th Clime-Health Africa summit organized by the World Health Organization for the African Region, WHO-Afro. The meeting which was held in the Senegalese Capital Dakar from September 24 –…
The name Gout may not be common. But we can all relate to the name Arthritis. Now Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone and we will be discussing about this condition on the…
This edition focuses on the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide – Osteoarthritis. Now according to the World Health Organization, WHO, about 528 million people worldwide were living with osteoarthritis in 2019; an increase of 113%…
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