Pneumonia is the world’s leading cause of death among children under 5 years of age and accounted for 808 694 children death in 2017. Pneumonia is now is a serious complication when one has corona virus. Enjoy this episode as Bridget Ama Denteh engages Dr Prince...
Worldwide, 290 million people are living with viral hepatitis unaware. Without finding the undiagnosed and linking them to care, millions will continue to suffer, and lives will be lost. On World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, we call on people from across the world to take...
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as ‘World Drug Day’, is celebrated annually on 26 June. The theme of World Drug Day 2020 is “Better Knowledge for Better Care.” In this episode of HealthAfrik, Bridget...
There are a lot of hemoglobin genotypes AA, AS, SS, and AC. SS and SC are the sickle cells. Sickle cell is one of the most expensive public health issues that are managed all over the world. Know your status before you say “I do” and make...
The most effective ways to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and many more are through a healthy diet and exercise. Poor diet and physical inactivity are one of the leading causes of death globally. Let’s learn to...
