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Abdominal pain: avoiding assumptions →

Abdominal pain can arise from many conditions. Severe or sudden pain, or pain with other concerning symptoms, requires prompt assessment. Location alone does no...

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An introduction to infant feeding →

WHO and UNICEF recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, followed by safe, suitable complementary foods with continued breastfeeding to two ye...

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Antibiotics are not a treatment for every illness →

Antibiotics treat certain bacterial infections and do not treat viral infections such as colds. A qualified prescriber should decide when they are needed. Do no...

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Cholera and safe water →

Cholera is a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food or water. It can cause acute watery diarrhoea and rapid fluid loss. Not every episode of diarr...

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Choosing variety in everyday meals →

A varied diet draws on different food groups rather than relying on one staple. Examples familiar in Nigeria include beans and other legumes, grains, yam or oth...

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Cough: when further assessment matters →

A cough has several possible causes. Persistent or worsening symptoms warrant professional advice. Breathing difficulty, chest pain or coughing blood need urgen...

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Diabetes: signs, testing and prevention →

Diabetes involves difficulties producing insulin or using it effectively. Possible symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, tiredness, blurred vis...

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Fever in adults: getting the right help →

This article is for adults. A fever can accompany many illnesses; it does not confirm malaria, typhoid or another diagnosis. If symptoms are worsening or not im...

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Foodborne illness and prevention →

Unsafe food can transmit disease. Good handling, preparation and storage practices reduce avoidable contamination. Symptoms after eating can have different caus...

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HIV: prevention, testing and care →

HIV affects the immune system. Testing, appropriate prevention and access to effective treatment are important. Casual everyday contact does not transmit HIV. T...

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Handwashing and everyday infection prevention →

Cleaning hands with soap and water helps reduce the spread of infections. Important moments include after using the toilet and before preparing food or eating....

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Headaches: when to seek medical help →

A headache can have many causes. Recurring headaches, or a headache that is worsening or not improving, warrant professional assessment. A sudden extremely pain...

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Malaria

Malaria prevention and treatment

Hypertension

High blood pressure

Diabetes

Diabetes awareness and prevention

Healthy diet

Healthy nutrition and balanced diet

Drinking-water

Personal hygiene and disease prevention

Headaches

Common symptoms and when to seek medical help

Infant and young child feeding

Maternal and child health

Tuberculosis

Infectious diseases and prevention

Depressive disorder (depression)

Mental health, stress and healthy living

Antimicrobial resistance

Medication safety

Malaria

Malaria prevention and treatment

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

High blood pressure

Sodium reduction

High blood pressure

Physical activity

Diabetes awareness and prevention

Anaemia

Healthy nutrition and balanced diet

About Handwashing

Personal hygiene and disease prevention

Oral health

Personal hygiene and disease prevention

Menstrual hygiene

Personal hygiene and disease prevention

Food safety

Personal hygiene and disease prevention

High temperature (fever) in adults

Common symptoms and when to seek medical help

Cough

Common symptoms and when to seek medical help

Stomach ache

Common symptoms and when to seek medical help

Diarrhoea and vomiting

Common symptoms and when to seek medical help

WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience

Maternal and child health

Maternal mortality

Maternal and child health

Immunization coverage

Maternal and child health

Cholera

Infectious diseases and prevention

Typhoid

Infectious diseases and prevention

Hepatitis B

Infectious diseases and prevention

HIV and AIDS

Infectious diseases and prevention

Anxiety disorders

Mental health, stress and healthy living

Stress

Mental health, stress and healthy living

Insomnia

Mental health, stress and healthy living

Antibiotics

Medication safety

Side effects - Antibiotics

Medication safety

Substandard and falsified medical products

Medication safety