Tagged as: health and medicine

Addressing the Silent Epidemic: Strategies for Improving Mental Health Awareness in Rural African Communities

Introduction Mental health is a critical yet often neglected aspect of overall well-being in many rural African communities. Despite the high prevalence of mental health disorders, stigma, lack of awareness, and limited access to services contribute to a silent epidemic that affects individuals, families, and entire communities. Addressing this pressing

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SHOULD SPEECH THERAPY OFFER ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES BESIDES ENGLISH AS A FORM OF LEARNING?

Speech Therapy You might already be aware that speech therapists can aid with communication. They do everything, but that’s only a small portion of communication. To communicate, one must first get the thoughts into one’s mind before getting theirs into their own. The language it uses and how words are combined to create messages make up a significant

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Cholera Education Flyer

Who is the most vulnerable group to Cholera Attack?

Introduction Cholera, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, is an acute watery diarrheal syndrome. Descriptions of clinical illness consistent with cholera date back to antiquity. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the disease spread globally beyond Asia seven times, referred to as cholera pandemics. The first started in 1817 and

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Health, medicine and technology

Advancements in Health and Medicine: Pioneering Inventions Changing Lives

Introduction In the fast-paced world of health and medicine, innovation knows no bounds. Recent years have witnessed remarkable breakthroughs that have the potential to transform patient care, enhance medical outcomes, and redefine the healthcare sector. From cutting-edge technologies to novel treatments, the sector is experiencing a paradigm shift that promises

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mRNA Vaccine

Covid-19 : mRNA Vaccine and the Future of Vaccinology

Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA) is a vaccine that helps the body fight infections mostly caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and other microbes. Lately, the vaccine works by carrying killed or sterile pathogens to induce the formation of antibodies by the body’s dependent cells against infections. However, scientists have discovered another

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