Foodborne Illness

Many people get sick from contaminated food.
Common culprits include bacteria, parasites and viruses.
Symptoms range from mild to serious.
They include
• Upset stomach
• Abdominal cramps
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Dehydration
Harmful bacteria are ...

Your Health Episode of Friday, October 29, 2010-11-02

“Your Health” is a weekly TV program that present medical and health information and advice to the audience to raise their awareness and health educate them.
In Friday’s, October 29th, episode, Dr. Mamoun Hummaida, the presenter of the program, hosted two consultant dermatologists, Prof. Kurdufani and Dr. Hiba Merghani. ...

Vaccination Campaign Launches Next Week

The Ministry of Health announced launch of vaccination campaign against measles targets five states on the 9th of the month. The campaign 9-14 of October targets the North, River Nile, Khartoum, Gadarif, Kassala and Red Sea states within the commitment to declare country free of measles. Director of Vaccination Department at the ministry of health said arrangements for the campaign has been c...

Botswana Shares Experience of Dealing with HIV-positive Children

The coordinator of the National Aids Control Agency of Botswana, Richard Matlhare, on Wednesday presented his country's experience on the management of HIV-infected young children at first global conference on early childhood education in Moscow. In Botswana, 80 per cent of AIDS patients benefit from this tri-therapy free of charge. We also act upfront to prevent the transmission of the virus fro...

Diabetes Complications

If you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can cause problems with other body functions, such as your kidneys, nerves, feet, and eyes. Having diabetes can also put you at a higher risk for heart disease and bone and joint disorders. Other long-term complications of diabetes include skin problems, digestive problems, sexual dysfunction, an...