Symptoms of TB

What causes TB? TB is a bacterial infection. TB that affects the lungs (pulmonary TB) is the most contagious type, but it usually only spreads after prolonged exposure to someone with the …

12 strategies for keeping your newborn healthy

1. Vaccinate. 2. Dress your newborn appropriately. 3. Encourage hand-washing. 4. Breastfeeding is encouraged, but isn’t your only option. 5. Guide older children to have healthy hygiene practices. 6. Ensure …

Leprosy workshop

Programmes Coordinator attending Leprosy workshop at Mt Makulu Agricultural Reseach station.

“World AIDS Day 2022” ZATULET.

World AIDS Day 2022 is celebrated today on Thursday, 1 December 2022. The significance of the day is to address the inequalities that are coming in the way of eradicating this dreadful …

What is PrEP

PrEP means pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is medicine administered to prevent people from contracting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The “pre” means it’s taken before you come into contact with the …

My Tribute for Late Nigel Harper

I met Nigel for the first time on 27th August 2015 after exchanging several emails before his trip to Zambia with Father Francis Kachere of Malawi. Nigel was looking for …