Hypoglycemia simply means low levels of glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main source of energy and harmfully low levels of it can cause symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, sweating and loss of consciousness. Usually, glucose levels below 50mg/dL cause symptoms to...

Mouth cancer also known as oral cancer can be referred to as cancers that affect any part of the oral cavity (parts that make up the mouth). Usually, cancer of the mouth appears as a sore and/or abnormal growth in the mouth doesn’t heal. It may be on the tongue, lips,...

Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that affects the lungs. It is a contagious condition that can easily spread from one person to another through contact with objects, items or surfaces that are contaminated by the virus or bacteria that causes pneumonia. According...

West Africa was shaken by the major outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in 2013 to 2016. Having infected a total of 28,646 people and caused 11,323 deaths in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea mainly, the outbreak is the biggest outbreak of the disease in history....

Botulism is the most dangerous type of foodborne illnesses but its occurrence is very rare. It causes paralysis and can be life-threatening. Usually, it is linked with canning fruits and vegetables at home and is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum (C....

Recently, we got a request to transport an elderly woman who had fallen and sustained a femoral fracture from Liberia to Cote d’Ivoire. Before transfer, she had a pelvic immobilization done and was to be transported to a location where surgery could be done. Although...