Managing Gout – Beyond the Basics

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…
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%…
This edition of the programme, takes a look at urinary tract infection, which is a very common type of infection in your urinary system. It can involve any part of your urinary system. Bacteria — especially E. coli — are…
First aid – an emergency measure that often consists of simple life-saving measures that people can learn to carry out with minimum equipment and no prior medical knowledge. The term “First aid” relates to the administration of care to a…
Globally, there is a regression in the progress of women’s rights protection, increased rates of domestic violence, and amplified poverty in women. Pregnancy and childbirth, compounded by gender inequalities, expose women and adolescent girls, especially, to sexual and reproductive health…
This edition of the programme focuses on drug abuse, which occurs when you use legal or illegal substances in ways that you shouldn’t. You might take more than the regular dose of pills or use someone else’s prescription. Usually, you’re…
UTIs typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to spread in the bladder. The urinary system is designed to keep out bacteria. But the defenses sometimes fail. When that happens, bacteria may take hold…
Weight loss or gain has become a trending lifestyle in our communities and societies as most people want to look like the models they see on television, billboards, in the magazines, and even on social media, prompting manufacturers of body…
World Breastfeeding Week kicks off each year on the 1st of August and runs until the 7th. This special event aims to highlight the huge benefits that breastfeeding can bring to both the health and welfare of babies. It also…
This edition focuses on hepatitis, a disease of the liver caused by 5 different viruses and yet not known by a lot people. In fact, most of the 400 million people with chronic hepatitis B and C, the most severe…
This edition focuses on the World Health Organization’s Strengthening and Utilization of Emergency Response Groups (SURGE) initiative and the dozens of health professionals who recently concluded their training under this program. Now, SURGE is one of three flagship programs by…
The first part of our program will focus on one of the most common human illnesses – Skin disease. This comes as the world marks Skin Health Day which falls on July 8. Now this special event is a global…