Understanding Blood Pressure: A Comprehensive Guide
What is healthy blood pressure? Your heart pumps blood around your body to supply it with the oxygen and energy it needs. As your blood
7 ways to keep your heart healthy
The World Health Organization estimates that the prevalence of high blood pressure (hypertension) is highest in the African region, with about 46% of adults aged
Malaria is a We problem
World Malaria Day is a crucial opportunity for individuals and organizations from around the globe to join forces in raising awareness and taking action to
THE CHANGING EPIDEMIOLOGY OF MALARIA ELIMINATION: New Strategies for New Challenges
The theme for World Malaria Day 2023 is “Malaria – a disease without borders.” Majority of the cases were reported from WHO African Region (AFR)
4 Things you should know about Malaria
Malaria is a disease that is both preventable and curable, but it continues to devastate the African continent. Here are 4 important things you should
All about Tuberculosis
It’s a startling fact: 36% of all Tuberculosis (TB) deaths occur in Africa1, but the good news is that TB can be treated and cured.
5 Top Tips for Cholesterol
We’ve all heard about cholesterol, but did you know that certain conditions increase your risk for high cholesterol? Risk Factors1 Obesity is associated with
Breast Cancer in Africa
Breast cancer is a severe health concern for women in Africa. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among
Let’s talk prostate cancer
Cancer is a word that most of us fear and in the male context, men don’t generally like to talk about it. But many cancers
Epilepsy is not a curse
Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide. (1) Of these, it is estimated that it affects 4,4 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa. (2) Unfortunately, the
Uniting for a World Without Cancer: The 2023 World Cancer Day Campaign
World Cancer Day is an international awareness day marked on February 4th each year to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. The theme for World
Fighting Fungal Infections
Fungal infections are a lot more common than most people realize. Data gathered by GAFFI (an international foundation focused on raising awareness of and collecting
Tame the Itch
Many women straighten their hair, or choose to use a weave, wig, or extensions to switch up their hairstyle. While this can be exciting, it’s
Get That Fresh Breath Feeling
Remember the time your colleague kept presenting and no one could concentrate because of his stale breath, or the time when the teacher was teaching
Top Tips for Clean Teeth and Mouth
Keeping your teeth and mouth healthy is important for your overall health too. Like other parts of the body, your mouth is naturally full of
Caring for Combination Skin
Combination skin commonly refers to oiliness in the T-zone (across your forehead and down your nose), with dryness on the cheeks. Targeted skincare Not all
5 Do’s and Don’ts for Dry Skin
Having dry skin means that you’re most likely used to your skin feeling tight, rough and parched. Follow our guidelines to help soothe, nourish and
Soothing Your Sensitive Skin
Having sensitive skin means that you know all about the redness, stinging, burning, itchiness, and general discomfort. Your skin is easily irritated or very reactive,
So, you have Normal Skin
You’ve found out that you have normal skin. This is a common skin type and mostly easy to maintain, so we’ve put together some useful
Understanding Oily Skin
So, you’ve discovered that you have oily skin. It may need a little extra care to maintain, but it is a very common skin type
Common Diabetic Disorders of the Skin
In 2021, it was reported that 1 in 22 adults in Africa, aged between 20 and 79, are living with diabetes. This equates to 24
Four Foods for Fabulous Skin
Did you know that your skin is the biggest organ of your body? It is important to take care of it and nourish it to
Dealing with Dandruff
Dandruff is a common condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake and you will notice these small, white flakes in your hair and
What is heart disease?
Heart or cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a term used to classify many kinds of heart and blood vessel disorders, including congenital heart disease, coronary heart
