Archives Tag: Prevention
Pink October: Breast Cancer Awareness And Prevention
April 19, 2022
The breast cancer awareness campaign is an annual campaign that seeks to raise awareness about the impact and dangers of breast cancer. Read more about News NGOs and corporations worldwide recognized the month as Pink October, while the campaign spread across the pink week (October 4th – 6th, 2022). The event was launched with … Continue reading Pink October: Breast Cancer Awareness And Prevention
Personal Hygiene beyond a Time of Ebola
April 19, 2022
The Ebola outbreak in 2014 took Nigerians by surprise. Not only did it result in panic, but it also impacted vastly on our attitude to cleanliness and human contact – at least in the time of the epidemic. Being a highly communicable disease, mere contact with an Ebola victim’s personal belongings could very well mean … Continue reading Personal Hygiene beyond a Time of Ebola
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Steps to Prevent Urinary Tract Infection
April 19, 2022
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system; kidneys, ureters, the bladder, two sphincter muscles and the urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract: the bladder and the urethra. Women fare at a higher risk of suffering from a UTI more than men. Infection limited to the bladder … Continue reading Steps to Prevent Urinary Tract Infection
By amarachi
What You Need to Know About Sickle Cell Disease
April 19, 2022
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 500,000 babies are born with sickle cell disorders worldwide, making it the most common inherited disorder in the world, with majority of the cases occurring in underdeveloped and developing countries, especially in African countries like Nigeria. A recent report by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention stated … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Sickle Cell Disease
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Preventing And Treating Acne.
April 19, 2022
By HairBack. Acne Vulgaris is the most common skin disease. It is very common among teenagers, but not exclusive to them. Acne is formed when hair follicle are blocked with oil glands [sebum] on the face, chest or back. Bacteria are other factors that can cause acne. Here are a few tips you can try … Continue reading Preventing And Treating Acne.
