Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. It commonly affects the Lungs, but can affect other organs like the Gastrointestinal system, kidney, bones and the brain. It remains the highest cause of death amongst the infectious diseases. 2 billion people have latent TB and in 2009 it resulted in the death of 1,7million people. […]
The 4 types of Glaucoma you need to know about
Although more common in older adults than young people, Glaucoma is a serious condition that could lead to vision impairment. Dr. Celeste Steenberg is an Ophthalmologist at Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital. She says while the condition is irreversible, the management of it is possible and based on the type you have and how severe it […]
Stages of Breast Cancer
There is a noticeable increase in diagnosis in the number of young breast cancer patients in South Africa. Dr. Nokwanda Zuma is an Oncologist at Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital. She says that breast cancer is no longer an elderly person’s disease. “Previously, many decades ago, we would typically see breast cancer in patients over the […]
Down Syndrome is a Misunderstood Disorder
Whilst much has been done to stimulate awareness of Down Syndrome, surprisingly little is understood about the disorder. Dr. Wessels is a Paediatrician at Busamed Harrismith Private Hospital. He is passionate about the disorder and says more needs to be done to highlight the remarkable achievements people with the condition have made. ‘Downs’ as it […]
High blood Pressure Awareness, Prevention and Control
High blood pressure is a ‘silent killer’ because people who have high blood pressure may not have symptoms until something significant occurs. The only time most people realize that they are not well is when they have shortness of breath when walking faster, they have shortness of breath when going up a steep slope or […]
Prostate Health: Signs and Symptoms to Look Out for
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide, including South Africa. Early detection is key in effectively managing prostate cancer. Therefore, it is essential for men to be aware of the signs and symptoms associated with this condition. In this article, I will discuss the key indicators to look out for […]
Lassa Fever, rats, our markets
On March 1, 2018, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) issued a press statement on a fatal case of Lassa fever. That is dead and buried! COVID-19 happened and almost all other diseases disappeared. Everybody now seems to accept that it is here to stay, so we move! Fast forward to February 26, 2023, the GHS […]
WHO is 75 years
The World Health Organisation (WHO) office in Ghana has said it remained committed to working with all stakeholders to support Ghana’s health sector priorities towards achieving the highest level of health for all Ghanaians. It said although Ghana had made significant progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as demonstrated in the improvement of Ghana’s […]
UNICEF report laments child vaccine intake perception
A new report by UNICEF has revealed that the perception of the importance of vaccines for children declined by more than 33 per cent in Ghana and in four other countries after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The other countries are Korea, Papua New Guinea, Senegal and Japan. The new data, collected by The […]