Asthma is a major non-communicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and adults, and is the most common chronic disease among children. Inflammation and narrowing of the small airways in the lungs cause asthma symptoms, which can be any combination of cough, wheeze, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Asthma affected an estimated 262 million people […]

  DEFINITION OF THE HEART The heart is a muscular organ that acts as the center of the circulatory system, pumping blood throughout the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients and remove waste products. It is also a metaphorical center for emotions, personality, and courage, as well as the central or innermost part of something.  HEART DISEASE […]

INTRODUCTION World Hepatitis Day, observed annually on July 28th, is a global health campaign aimed at raising awareness about viral hepatitis, a liver disease that can cause serious health problems. The day is also dedicated to promoting action to prevent, diagnose, and treat the disease, as well as to address the social and systemic barriers that hinder […]

HEALTH TALK ON OBESITY Overweight (OBESITY) is a condition of excessive fat deposits. Obesity is a chronic complex disease defined by excessive fat deposits that can impair health. Obesity can lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, it can affect bone health and reproduction, it increases the risk of certain cancers. […]

INTRODUCTION: World Cancer Day on 4 February encourages cancer prevention globally and mobilizes action to address it. According to the European Commission’s Country Cancer 2025 reports for EU countries, Norway, and Iceland, cancer survival rates have increased by 12% across the EU. DEFINITION: Cancer is a group of diseases that cause abnormal cells to grow and spread uncontrollably […]