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Understanding common illnesses: signs, prevention and when to see a doctor.

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Latest articleHydrocephalus: what you need to knowHydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid in the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can damage it. Hydrocephalus occurs when fluid in the…4 May 2022 · Good to know · 2 min read
Good to knowLet’s talk about choleraCholera is an epidemic intestinal disease caused by ingestion of a bacteria called Vibrio cholerae. Within days following the infestation, violent diarrhoea…22 March 2022 · 2 min read
Good to knowAppendicitisAppendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix. The appendix is a small, thin pouch connected to the large intestine, where poo forms. What Causes…19 October 2021 · 2 min read
Good to knowHepatitis CHepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through…31 July 2021 · 3 min read
Good to know · ChildrenWhat is nocturnal enuresis?Nocturnal enuresis is the involuntary emission of urine during the night. It is not a disease. The only possible consequence is that the child's self-esteem is…30 July 2021 · 2 min read
Good to know · Older peopleBack painBack Pain Back pain is very common and usually improves within a few weeks or months. Pain in the lower back (lumbago) is particularly common, although it can…17 July 2021 · 4 min read
Good to know · Older peopleProstate cancerProstate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years. Symptoms of prostate cancer Symptoms of…16 July 2021 · 2 min read
Good to knowConjunctivitisConjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is an infection of the transparent membrane of the eye (the conjunctiva). Conjunctivitis can have several causes. It is usually…7 July 2021 · 2 min read
Good to know · Older peopleGlaucomaGLAUCOMA Glaucoma is an eye disease responsible for a progressive and irreversible destruction of the optic nerve, most often caused by excessive pressure…7 July 2021 · 1 min read
Good to knowHeartburn and acid refluxHeartburn and acid reflux Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps…7 July 2021 · 2 min read
Good to know · ChildrenOtitisOTITIS Acute otitis media (AOM) is an infection of the middle ear involving the eardrum . Symptoms of otitis in children : The signs can be misleading…7 July 2021 · 1 min read
Good to know · ChildrenCan children keep going to school despite Covid-19?Patrick, a form three student , has just been tested positive for COVID-19 and wonders if he will be able to attend school without interruption. Patrick: Hello…14 June 2021 · 1 min read
Good to knowMalariaMalaria is an infectious disease caused by parasites of the class Plasmodium, transmitted by the bite of a mosquito called the female anopheles. This disease…14 June 2021 · 1 min read
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