UPDATE ON COVID-19: What you need to know
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome […]
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HEALTHY HABITS TO HELP PREVENT FLU
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands […]
CORONAVIRIDAE FAMILY
Coronaviridae family is comprised of viruses known as coronaviruses. There are only two genera of viruses in the Coronaviridae family. Coronavirus (which contain Coronaviruses) and […]
MUCORMYCOSIS – a growing public health menace
Mucormycosis (sometimes called zygomycosis) is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These fungi live throughout the environment, […]
Marburg virus disease
Key facts about Marburg virus disease Marburg virus disease (MVD), formerly known as Marburg haemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. Rousettus […]
Ebola virus disease (EVD)
Key facts of EVD Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans. The […]
Food safety – a public health priority
Key facts about food safety Access to sufficient amounts of safe and nutritious food is key to sustaining life and promoting good health. Unsafe food […]
Buruli ulcer (Mycobacterium ulcerans infection)
Key facts about Buruli ulcer Buruli ulcer is a chronic debilitating disease caused by an environmental Mycobacterium ulcerans. It often affects the skin and sometimes […]
Female genital mutilation (FGM)
Key facts about FGM Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital […]
Tips on Improving How Your Facemask Protects You
HOW TO WEAR A FACEMASK Wear a mask correctly and consistently for the best protection. Be sure to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer […]
Pandemics That Changed History
As human civilizations rose, these diseases struck them down. In the realm of infectious diseases, a pandemic is the worst case scenario. When an epidemic […]
Naming the New Coronavirus – Why Taking Wuhan out of the Picture Matters
Identifying a new disease by its place of origin seems intuitive, but doing so can have serious consequences for the people that live there. Stop […]