Most people know this condition by its popular names pink eye and Apollo, but did you know there are many things that cause it? NameConjunctivitis also known as apollo, pink eye, and Madras eye Transmission GeographyWorldwide Incubation PeriodDepends on the…
The world has almost eliminated polio which has no cure and can permanently cripple or kill you NamePolio (full name: poliomyelitis) Transmission GeographyAfghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria Incubation Period7 – 21 days Signs and Symptoms 72% of infected people do not have…
Today, October 15th is Global Handwashing Day! To celebrate, we partnered with Ikeja Electric and Kleanmate to visit 6 schools and had more than 1,100 students all over Lagos state washing their hands at the same time. As usual, our…
Did you know eating too much raw cassava can paralyze you and affect your memory? NameKonzo (means “bound legs” in the Yaka language) aka mantakassa Transmission GeographySub-saharan Africa Incubation PeriodUncertain Signs and Symptoms Within the first 4-6 hours of consuming…
Known as crypto, this is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites NameCryptosporidiosis aka crypto Transmission GeographyWorldwide Incubation Period2 – 10 days after infection Signs and Symptoms DiagnosisLaboratory examination of stool/feces samples Treatment Prognosis Prevention: What Can You Do?Wash your hands and…
This disease is named for the Rift Valley in Kenya where it was discovered ameRift Valley fever Transmission GeographySub-Saharan Africa, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia Incubation Period2 – 6 days after infection Signs and Symptoms Most people infected do not have…