THEME: Medication Without Harm According to the National Library of Medicine, Patient safety is defined as the prevention of harm to patients. This emphasizes the system of care delivery that prevents errors; learns from the errors that do occur; and is built on a culture of safety that involves health care professionals, organizations, and patients. […]
MONKEYPOX Monkeypox is an illness caused by the monkeypox virus. It is part of the same family of viruses known as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. With the eradication of smallpox, monkeypox has emerged as the most important orthopoxvirus for public health. NATURAL HOST OF MONKEYPOX Mostly occurring in Central and West Africa, […]
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG/SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING (JUNE 26) Drug abuse refers to the use of drugs only (not alcohol), illegal drugs, prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, in excessive amounts, for the purpose of creating/achieving pleasure effects on the brain. Substance abuse refers to excessive use of psychoactive drugs such as alcohol, pain […]
Tobacco is a threat to both human lives and our environment. The theme of this year’s World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is “Protect the environment”, a means of creating awareness of the dangers of tobacco products on our environment.
Menstrual hygiene day is an annual awareness day celebrated on May 28 every year to highlight the importance of good menstrual care as well as the issue faced by those who don’t have access to sanitary products. The theme for this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day is “Making Menstruation a Normal Fact of Life by 2030”. […]
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is celebrated on 23rd May every year. It is a day set by the United Nations to significantly raise awareness and intensify actions towards ending Obstetric Fistula as well as to restore the health of those affected by it. It is common in developing countries especially in sub Saharan […]
Ectopic Pregnancy This condition occurs when a fertilized egg does not implant in the uterus. The egg is meant to journey down the fallopian tubes and attached itself to the wall of the uterus, then starts to develop. The egg may get implanted in structures like the fallopian tube or in other cases, to the […]
Our fertility specialists know that sperm count is directly associated with sperm health. The more the sperm count, the better your chances of it fertilizing the egg. Studies have shown that many foods increase sperm count. Food that increases sperm count What we eat has a direct impact on our overall health. Let’s talk about […]
Heart disease has for a long time been the number 1 killer in women. It is worth noting that it equally affects both males and females; however, the signs and symptoms are not always the same. If you have felt a certain pain in the chest or a persistent form of discomfort or pressure in […]
How do you know if you have frequent vaginal discharge?
Each woman has a different frequency of vaginal discharge . This is completely normal and specific to each woman. It’s just part of genetics. But pay attention to how many times you have vaginal discharge in the month, and pay special attention to its color and consistency.