HIV in pregnancy is the presence of HIV/AIDs infection in a woman while she is pregnant. This Virus can be passed from a mother to baby during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. Most times, mother to child HIV transmission occurs during delivery when the baby comes into direct contact with the

Gonorrhoea has a prevalence of 1.6 to 1.9% of people from age 15-45 in Africa (source WHO). What is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is passed from one person to another through unprotected sexual intercourse either anal, oral or vaginal

What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis is a highly contagious bacterial disease, which is airborne and can lead to several other severe complications. In Nigeria, it is estimated that over 10,000 people get infected with this disease annually. Globally, according to the World Health Organization, 1.4 million people died from tuberculosis in

This refers to diseases that occur as a result of excessive sugar in the body. When your body can no longer utilize glucose for energy, this can result in very serious complications. What causes Diabetes? For your body to utilize or unlock glucose, insulin is needed. When there is the

What is Hypertension?  Also, known as high blood pressure, it is a condition that happens when the pressure of blood in the arteries is higher than normal.  What Causes Hypertension?  Sedentary lifestyle: Physically inactive People tend to be more at risk of high blood pressureAgeing: As you grow older the