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NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDS)
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic diseases that result in the deaths of 70 percent of the world’s population or about 40 mn people per year.
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STROKE
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling
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HYPERTENSION
What is hypertension? Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries, the major blood vessels in the
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HEART DISEASE
Ischaemic Heart Disease Heart disease is a catch-all phrase for a variety of conditions that affect the heart’s structure and function. Coronary heart disease is
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) PANDEMIC
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. The novel coronavirus is a new
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DIABETES
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin
DEPRESSION
Depression is a common illness worldwide, with more than 264 million people affected. Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to
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ANXIETY; WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW?
It’s normal to feel anxious about moving to a new place, starting a new job, or taking a test. This type of anxiety is unpleasant,
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TIPS ON HOW TO PREVENT ECZEMA
The following may help alleviate the symptoms and prevent future bouts (‘flares’) of eczema: Use moisturiser often (at least twice a day) even when there