NEWSCAST SERIES
STROKE IN AFRICA: PROFILE, PROGRESS, PROSPECTS AND PRIORITIES
Published on: 22nd September, 2021
A stroke is a serious medical condition affecting the blood supply to the brain. It is either caused by the blockage to an artery in the brain (ischaemic stroke) or the rupture of an artery within the brain (haemorrhagic stroke). A stroke often leads to the sudden onset of weakness involving the face, arm or leg, an inability to speak, difficulty walking or impaired sensation, vision or balance. Stroke is a leading cause of disability, dementia and death worldwide, and is associated with substantial economic losses for individuals, families and the society.
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HPV INFECTIONS IN NIGERIAN WOMEN, A TIME BOMB WAITING, IF NOTHING IS DONE
Published on: 22nd September, 2021
Some say sex is “sacred”, others believe that it is “a necessary act” in any mutual sexual relationship. No matter the opinion or perspective, or players, sex should be performed safely and responsibly. Unsafe sexual practice is not associated with sexually transmitted infections alone, it can also be a precursor for other life changing medical conditions including mental ill health, infertility and cancers in different parts of our body. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection acquisition and transmission is directly linked with sexual risk behaviours – vaginal, oral and anal sex in men and women.
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