Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV
What is PMTCT? PMTCT stands for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission. PMTCT is a public health program that aims to reduce the transmission of HIV/AIDS from […]
Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)
Adolescent Health: Problems and Management
What is Adolescent Health? Adolescence is the period of life between childhood and adulthood, lasting from the ages of 10 to 19 years. The physical, […]
Prostate Cancer: Causes, Types and Treatment
What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that affects the prostate gland in men, which is responsible for producing a fluid […]
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
What is Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) as ‘blood loss that exceeds 500 milliliter (ml) after a vaginal […]
Menopause: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis
What is Menopause? Menopause is one of the life stages for women that signals the end of their reproductive years. Menopause is a point in […]
Labor During Pregnancy: Signs, Stages & Pain Management
Labor During Pregnancy Labor during pregnancy is a series of continuous, progressive contractions of the uterus that help the cervix dilate (open) and efface (thin) […]
Postpartum Depression
What is Postpartum Depression? Postpartum depression is a depression that occurs in female during the postpartum period. Postpartum depression refers to the type of depression […]
Ectopic Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is Ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy is a condition in which the fertilized eggs implant in other areas than the uterus. A ectopic pregnancy is […]
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV): Transmission, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Preventive Measures
What is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)? Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a viral infection that’s passes between people through skin-to-skin contact. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) […]
Maternal Mortality: Definition, Causes, Risk Factors, Challenges, Preventive Measures
What is Maternal Mortality? According to World Health Organization (WHO), Maternal Mortality is defined as ‘the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 […]