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What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that causes inflammation of the alveoli (air sacs) in the Lungs. The disease is mostly common among children and is the single largest infectious cause of child deaths worldwide, accounting for an average of about 15% of all deaths in children under five years of age.Continue reading “THE DISEASE CALLED PNEUMONIA”

What is Meningitis? Meningitis is a severe disease caused by microbial infection of the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid) found in the protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meninges), leading to inflammation and swelling, along with a host of other symptoms. Meningitis is considered a major public health threat and has a cosmopolitan distribution, meaningContinue reading “ALL ABOUT MENINGITIS”

What is Measles? Measles is a highly contagious viral disease common among children under five years of age, with a known history of causing major epidemics in various parts of the world. Before the implementation of widespread measles vaccination campaigns, the disease recorded over 2.6 million worldwide infections yearly, with a global average of aboutContinue reading “ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEASLES”

What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the gums (gingiva) due to certain causes such as microbial infection (mainly), but may be mechanical (gum injury) in some cases. It is considered a periodontal condition, meaning that it does not affect the teeth, but only occurs in areas around the baseContinue reading “GINGIVITIS: A DENTAL MENACE”

What is Yellow Fever? Yellow fever is a severe, flu-like, haemorrhagic disease caused by a specific type of virus called the Yellow Fever Virus, which is transmitted among humans through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. The disease is specifically endemic to the tropical areas of Africa, Central America and South America where epidemicsContinue reading “DEMYSTIFYING YELLOW FEVER AND ITS VACCINE”

Overview of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is a highly infectious disease of the respiratory system in humans. It is one of the oldest diseases ever known to man, and has been associated with a high mortality rate in the absence of adequate treatment and in immunologically weakened persons. It is generally regarded as a disease of povertyContinue reading “TUBERCULOSIS: A MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT”

Overview of Cholera Cholera is an infectious disease among humans, characterized by acute diarrheal symptoms and is regarded as an infectious disease of poverty due to its prevalence in regions that are low-resourced with poor sanitary conditions. Every year, over 2.9 million cases occur around the world, causing around 95,000 deaths annually. Although the diseaseContinue reading “CHOLERA: A BURDEN IN AFRICA”

What is Tetanus? Tetanus is a serious disease that affects the nervous system and is caused by bacterial infection of deep wounds, characterized by repeated bouts of painful muscle spasms. The disease is also called “Lockjaw” because it causes stiffness of the neck and jaw muscles in an infected person, making it too difficult toContinue reading “TETANUS: THE PUNCTURE WOUND DISEASE”

Studies have shown that COVID-19 disproportionately impacts the Black community and other minorities in the United States. These trends have roots in the country’s systematic racism and discrimination towards Black people. Today, as the widespread dissemination of the COVID-19 vaccine begins, many individuals have valid concerns and hesitancies. We cannot address the current issues withContinue reading “COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancies”