Peptic ulcers are open sores/lesions that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. They’re usually formed as a result of inflammation caused by the bacteria H. pylori, as well as from erosion from stomach acids. … Read more
Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Having anemia can make you feel tired and weak. When someone develops anemia, they are said to be “anemic.” Being anemic might mean that you feel more tired or cold than you usually do, … Read more
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath. Normally, with every breath you take, air goes through your nose or mouth and down into your throat and … Read more
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia. The germs that cause pneumonia are contagious. … Read more
Ghana placed 105th out of the 195 member countries of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the 2019 Global Health Security Index. The country scored an overall score of 35.5 points out of 100. Ghana’s score was below the average global score of 40.2 points, which points to the fact that the country’s health system … Read more