SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
These are illnesses that are passed between people through sexual contact. Many diseases fall under this group. The common ones incl...
HOW TO USE MALE CONDOM PROPERLY
Condoms are elastic materials made from latex. They are safe, effective, and affordable. The male condom is more readily available,...
HAVE I GOT URINARY INFECTION?
Urine infection means presence of infection in the urine and urine passages (bladder, urethra, kidneys). What you may notice You may...
HOW TO PREVENT VAGINAL INFECTION
– How do I know I have vaginal infection? – What may have caused it – What you may do to prevent it How do I know...
DIET ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH HYPERTENSION
Hypertension means a high blood pressure, more than 140/90 mmhg measured on at least 2 occasions. A change in your diet and regular...
DIETARY ADVICE FOR CONTROL OF DIABETES
A change in diet is important to achieve control of blood sugar for people diagnosed with diabetes and those at risk of having diabe...
CONSTIPATION IN CHILDREN: WHAT YOU CAN DO
Constipation means passage of hard stool or reduction in frequency of stooling. What you may notice The child strains while passing...
CONSTIPATION IN ADULTS
Constipation means passage of hard stool or reduction in frequency of stooling What you may notice Hard stool Stooling less than usu...
LOW BACK PAIN: CAUSES AND TREATMENT
Characterized by pain or discomfort in the lower back or waist What may have caused it Strain of muscles of the back e.g. in people...
ANKLE SPRAIN: WHAT YOU CAN DO
It occurs when ligaments (elastic cords that hold a joint together) are overstretched or torn. Ankle sprain can occur when the ankle...
WHAT YOU CAN USE FOR SORETHROAT
Means pain in the throat. It may be there always or only when you swallow What may have caused it? Throat infection As part of commo...
HOW TO MANAGE COLD OR FLU AT HOME
Common cold is caused by viruses, and is common especially during the raining season What you may notice: o Running nose...