On COVID-19, and how we can work together to prevent its spread and help all of us stay safe. New variants of the virus have caused another more intense wave of infections across the world, including India and some countries in the African continent. We urge our community members to take basic precautions: such as avoiding crowds, wearing...
Smokeless tobacco is associated with many health problems. Using smokeless tobacco: Can lead to nicotine addiction. Causes cancer of the mouth, esophagus (the passage that connects the throat to the stomach), and pancreas (a gland that helps with digestion and maintaining proper blood sugar levels). Is associated with diseases of the mouth. Can increase risks for early delivery...
Africa Federation's Central Health Board in collaboration with Mahdi Health Initiative present a Live Talk Show on "Pandemic Preparedness" on Saturday 20th March 2021 at 7.30 p.m. EAT. The Talk Show will address all the concerns and queries you have on the pandemic and how we can continue to live with it. We call on you to submit...
Diabetes mellitus Type 2 is a common disease in our community. The number of our community members with Types 2 diabetes is increasing at alarming rate. In Kenya, the prevalence in certain areas is 8%. In India, the highest prevalence of diabetes mellitus is in Gujrat where it is at 20%. Diabetes is chronic disease when the pancreas...
Answer: Early on, you may not notice symptoms of high blood pressure, so you may not be too concerned. However, in the long run high blood pressure can kill you. Normally, your heart beats regularly, pumping blood through the vessels all over your body. As the blood is pushed by the heartbeat, the blood in turn pushes against...
When the moon of Rajab (seventh month of the Islamic calendar) was sighted, the Holy Prophet (SAWW) used to read the following supplication: “Oh Allah! Grant us blessings in the months of Rajab and Shaban and take us forth to Ramadhan.” In these three months, various religious and other social activities takes place in our community in our...
The World is bracing with the Covid-19 vaccines Some good signs of positivity of the Covid-19 Vaccines in the offing African countries are at various stages of introducing COVID-19 vaccines into their countries. They were left out of the “race” as other countries pre-ordered more supplies than they needed. African countries also lacked ultra-cold chain required by some...
Hypertension, the silent killer Early detection of disease and appropriate control of underlying comorbidities are paramount to minimize the chances of fatality during the times of the pandemic. It is now, more than ever, our social responsibility to ensure that we reduce the risk of ourselves and those around us from the complications that could arise from COVID-19,...
Global Burden of COVID-19 The first cases of COVID-19 were reported in December 2019 in China. By 3rd November 2020 we had global estimates of 48.8 million cases and 1.2 million deaths worldwide. By 6th November 2020, Africa had reported 1.3 million cases. Some feel there is under reporting in Africa because of limited resources for testing. BURDEN...
The first cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in China late last year. The disease is now a pandemic with 32.2 million cases globally cumulatively. As of now it has caused 983,000 deaths globally. 306,000 new cases were reported on 24th September 2020 worldwide, India reported 86,000 new cases on 24th September 2020. Progression of the diseaseThe initial predictions...
