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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 any visible symptoms but can pass the virus to others. Symptoms in the first 2 […]
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 goal was to use our #ItStartsWithMe campaign to educate students on the importance of handwashing as an […]
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 unprocessed cassava, symptoms include: Long-term symptoms include: DiagnosisClinical examination and urine analysis (misdiagnosis as polio […]
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 maintain good hygiene behaviors Cryptosporidiosis In the News Source:http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/crypto/
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 any symptoms, or have mild symptoms lasting 2 – 7 days including: 8 – 10% […]
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 […]
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