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AHO appeals for Covid vaccines to fight third wave in Africa
A third wave of Covid-19 infections is sweeping across Africa as deliveries of urgently needed vaccines to the continent dry up, AHO health officials are warning.
Read MoreAfrica desperately in need of COVID vaccine
In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack
Read MoreDiabetic Attacks and Emergencies
Diabetes is a chronic condition where the blood sugar level is too high. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, removes sugar from the blood and moves it into cells for the body to use.
Read MoreCOVID pandemic stress and weight gain cause spike in Blood Pressure
AHO physicians are urging people to check their blood pressure, as they believe stressors related to the pandemic may have caused a spike in blood pressure problems.
Read MoreAHO targets to end HIV/AIDS by 2030
77.5 million people have been infected with HIV since the first case was reported 40 years ago. Nearly 35 million have died from AIDS. There is neither a vaccine against HIV nor a cure for AIDS as yet.
Read MoreLockdown increased violence against women.
Before the lockdown, we came across many instances of harassment faced by girls. But as the lockdown started and continued, the number of cases have grown.
Read MoreHome dialysis an option usually ignored
There are two main types of home dialysis, either of which “can allow patients to achieve the same degree of longevity, peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis.
Read MoreBrain Cancer types
There are multiple types of brain cancer. Some examples include astrocytomas, ependymomas, and oligodendrogliomas
Read MoreMyths and Facts About High Blood Pressure
Managing hypertension or high blood pressure has become even more crucial now to reduce the risk of COVID-19 adverse events and mortality, says an Indian neurosurgeon, who has also busted some common myths about Hypertension.
Read MoreType 2 diabetes warning signs in the eyes of high blood sugar levels
TYPE 2 diabetes does always cause symptoms, which is why it can take up to 10 years for the condition to be diagnosed. But if left untreated it can damage the heart, kidneys, feet and also eyes, which can lead to vision loss. Here are three warning signs of the condition in your eyes.
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