29 March 2022
The Difference Between Latent TB Infection and TB Disease

The Difference Between Latent TB Infection and TB Disease


What is Tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis that is spread from person to person t...
25 January 2022
Keep moving – It’s good for your health

Keep moving – It’s good for your health


We often hear that inactivity or sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health. In fact, it has been proven that inactivity is a risk factor for a number...
11 January 2022
The omicron variant -what’s the difference?

The omicron variant -what’s the difference?


As with previous variants, the vast majority of people infected with omicron have a mix of symptoms that resolve relatively quickly and don’t requir...
04 January 2022
Is health in your New Year Plan?

Is health in your New Year Plan?


As we begin the New Year, now is a good time to press the reset button and to start developing healthy habits that can help you to live healthy lives ...
14 December 2021
Is the Vaccine on your Christmas list?

Is the Vaccine on your Christmas list?


As we start preparations for the Christmas season, we must remember that yet again we will be celebrating another Christmas under the shadows of the C...
07 December 2021
The Chest Pain – Angina Pectoris

The Chest Pain – Angina Pectoris


Chest Pain is common. Many times, chest pain can be confused for many different medical conditions. Often it is brushed aside as just “gas”. Howev...
30 November 2021
The Omicron Variant

The Omicron Variant


The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified a new variant of SARS-CoV-2. It has been named as Omicron. The Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV...
23 November 2021
Eating Healthy with Diabetes

Eating Healthy with Diabetes


Eating healthy is important for everyone, but it’s even more important for people living with type 2 diabetes. A healthy, balanced diet together wit...
09 November 2021
How to Stay Safe After Being Vaccinated

How to Stay Safe After Being Vaccinated


One question that people who are vaccinated ask is, how they can remain safe. Even if you are vaccinated, there is still the possibility of contractin...
02 November 2021
Have you seen a case of Polio? Do you know why not?

Have you seen a case of Polio? Do you know why not?


World Polio Day was observed on Sunday October 24. This day is commemorated every year to raise awareness for polio vaccination and the eradication o...