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This edition focuses on a critical health and human issue – Cancer, the second leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths, in 2018, according to the World Health Organization, WHO. Cancer is a large group…
As the world commemorates International Leprosy Day, we examine the plights of people living with this disease in the subregion. All over the world, people have incorrect and harmful beliefs about this disease, often leading to discrimination against people affected…
In this edition, we discuss Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis – a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and other areas of the body. It may also cause problems in the blood…
In this edition, we are discussing Hiccups – involuntary sounds made by repeated spasms of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle that separates your chest from your stomach area and plays an important role in breathing. When a hiccup…
This edition focuses on osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, WHO, about 528 million people worldwide were living with osteoarthritis in 2019; an increase of 113% since the…
In the first part of this edition, we will be discussing wellness, an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Now people often think about wellness in terms of physical health —…
WELBODI EPISODE 192 – THE EVOLUTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS IN AFRICA In this edition, we will be talking about the state of Public Health systems in Africa, the challenges, and efforts to improve and promote the health of the population. Now, let’s begin…
In a follow-up to the previous week’s dealing with men’s issues, this edition takes a look at the use of sexual performing enhancers – Aphrodisiacs, a term used to refer to any substance that increases sexual desire, arousal, behavior, performance,…
In this edition, we are talking about Vasectomy, also called male sterilization, a surgical procedure that is meant to protect against pregnancy permanently. It is the most effective permanent form of contraception available to males, during the procedure, the tubes…
In this edition, we will be taking an in-depth look at a parasitic disease, Onchocerciasis, the second leading infectious cause of blindness which has been classified by the World Health Organization, WHO as a neglected tropical disease, NTD. Also, in…
Each year, some 15 million babies in the world, more than one in 10 births, are born too early, according to the just released report Born Too Soon: The Global Action Report on Preterm Birth. However, with available and inexpensive…
This edition of the program focuses on diseases caused by Malnutrition. Suffice it to say that in West Africa, there has been slight progress towards achieving global nutrition targets. Food insecurity remains a major structural problem in the region. Out…
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