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Did you know eating too much raw cassava can paralyze you and affect your memory? Name Konzo (means “bound legs” in the Yaka language) aka mantakassa Transmission Though it is not an infectious disease, konzo is a neglected disease and has been known to cause outbreaks and epidemics Konzo is a severe crippling disease caused […]
Known as crypto, this is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites Name Cryptosporidiosis aka crypto Transmission A contagious diarrheal disease caused by parasites called Cryptosporidium The parasites live in water, food, soil, and on skin and contaminated surfaces Once they enter a human or animal, they live in the digestive system A single bowel movement from […]
This disease is named for the Rift Valley in Kenya where it was discovered ame Rift Valley fever Transmission A severe mosquito-borne disease that primarily affects animals but can also infect humans The virus is most commonly found in animals such as camels, goats, cattle, sheep, and buffalo Humans get infected in three ways: Bites […]
Last week we attended the Future of Health Conference 2016 in Abuja, Nigeria. The theme this year was Health Meets Tech so attendees included everyone from health practitioners and government to tech entrepreneurs and NGOs. The rich discussions during the conference centered on the use of technology to solve challenges in the health sector and various speakers […]
Scabies, also known as the seven-year itch, is caused by a parasite that buries itself in your skin Name Scabies aka the seven-year itch (this nickname comes from the fact that it can be hard to get rid of) Transmission An infestation of the skin by itch mites (microscopic bugs) The mites live in the […]
We’ve already defined “preparedness” for infectious disease outbreaks so now that we know what it is, the question is should countries prepare? And if so, how? Let’s start with some reasons why countries should prepare for potential outbreaks: OLD AND NEW INFECTIONS: There are so many new/emerging and reemerging infectious diseases all over the world, we cannot […]
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