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CHILD HEALTH : Cerebral palsy in Africa: Symptoms, Causes and Care
August 28, 2023 :
Cerebral palsy is the commonest cause of childhood neurological disability worldwide, including in Africa. When parents and caregivers are well informed about the condition, they are better placed to support children with cerebral palsy to live independent, healthy and fuifilled life. [Read more]

CHILD HEALTH : Diarrhoea in African Children: Diagnosis And Treatment
August 06, 2023 :
The diagnosis and treatment of mild to moderate acute and chronic diarrhoea in African children can be relatively straignt forward. But public health managers face several challenges in prevention that are associated with limited social development related resources. [Read more]

PUBLIC HEALTH : Childhood Vaccines and Routine Immunization In Nigeria
July 21, 2023 :
Clear and basic information about the vaccines that are available for routine immunisation of Nigerian children is provided and the challenges to immunisation uptake in the country are highlighted. [Read more]

EYE HEALTH : Refractive Errors Of The Eye In African Adults
June 30, 2023 :
Learn in details about the causes, symptoms and treatment of refractive errors and their prevalence among African adults [Read more]

Supplementary Stories:

• CHILD HEALTH: Diarrhoea in African Children: Causes and Symptoms

  August 03, 2023 :
  The blog provides accurate and basic information about the causes and symptoms of diarrhoea sub-Saharanin Africa children so that you as a parent can get prompt care for your child with moderate to severe diarrhoea. [Read more]

• EYE HEALTH: Why does your eyelid twitch? Seeing past common African beliefs

  June 30, 2023 :
  There are several widely known beliefs about eye spasms, many of which are false. Here we discuss the medical reason and the treatment for eye spasms. [Read more]

• HYPERTENSION: Best African foods to lower your blood pressure

  May 23, 2023 :
  African foods that are beneficial for lowering high blood pressure are identified and discussed. Some foods to avoid if you live with hypertension (high blood pressure) are also highlighted. [Read more]

• FAMILY MEDICINE: Hyperthyroidism in Nigeria: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

  May 17, 2023 :
  Hyperthyroidism is a condition caused by the overproduction of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream. It is commoner in women than in men. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important for managing symptoms, preventing adverse effects and maintaining a healthy life. [Read more]