Chikungunya: Transmission, Symptoms & Prevention
What is Chikungunya? Chikungunya fever is a disease that results from a virus transmitted through mosquito bites. Chikungunya is caused by the chikungunya virus and […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Care
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the term used to describe the development of computer systems that are capable of carrying out […]
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 […]
UNAIDS Gender Assessment Tool (GAT)
UNAIDS Gender Assessment Tool (GAT) The UNAIDS Agenda for Accelerated Country Action for Women, Girls, Gender Equality and HIV 2010-2014 (the Agenda) was introduced in […]
Asthma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is Asthma? Asthma is a common lung disease that leads to short-term breathing difficulties. Asthma is a chronic lung condition that involves inflammation in […]
Osteoporosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is Osteoporosis? The word ‘Osteoporosis’ means ‘porous bone.’ Osteoporosis is a condition that is characterized by low bone mass, degradation of bone tissue, and […]
Jaundice: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is Jaundice? Jaundice is a condition in which the skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membranes turn yellow because of a high level […]
Thyroid: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is Thyroid Disease? Thyroid disease is a medical condition that prevents the thyroid gland from producing the appropriate amount of hormones as required by […]