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The Polio Outbreak: Understanding the Threat and the Path to Eradication

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Polio, short for poliomyelitis, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects children under the age of five. The virus targets the nervous system, leading to paralysis, and in severe cases, it can be fatal. For many decades, polio was a global health crisis, causing widespread outbreaks and leaving thousands of children disabled. However, …

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Understanding Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Symptoms and Treatment

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. It is estimated that around 79 million individuals in the United States alone are infected with HPV, and approximately 14 million new cases occur each year globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Educating ourselves about HPV, its symptoms, and available …

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Preventing Newborn Deaths: Simple Solutions with Safe Water and Soap

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Newborn deaths are a tragic reality that affects families worldwide. However, it is disheartening to know that many of these deaths are preventable through the use of simple solutions such as safe significantly reduce newborn mortality rates and give every child a chance to thrive. Read Also: Measles Vaccination The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates …

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NCDC Issues Health Advisory on Diphtheria, Responds to Outbreak in Lagos, Kano, Osun, Yobe

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Friday said it had responded to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and Kano States and was monitoring the situation in Osun and Yobe States where cases are now being picked up.  Read Also: Poliomyelitis (polio) In addition, the centre said it had taken clinical steps …

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Quality health services

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What is quality health services? Quality of care is the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with evidence-based professional knowledge. This definition of quality of care spans promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation, and implies that quality of care can be measured …

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Sanitation and Hygiene

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Overview Some 829 000 people in low- and middle-income countries die as a result of inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene each year, representing 60% of total diarrhoeal deaths. Poor sanitation is believed to be the main cause in some 432 000 of these deaths and is a major factor in several neglected tropical diseases, including intestinal …

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Road traffic injuries

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Road traffic injuries or crashes result in the deaths of approximately 1.3 million people around the world each year and leave between 20 and 50 million people with non-fatal injuries. More than half of all road traffic deaths and injuries involve vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists and their passengers. Read Also: …

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