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STIs

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or venereal diseases (VD) are diseases that are passed on from one person to another through sexual contact

Pregnancy

These test will not only confirm Pregnancy but also the number of fetuses (babies) and location of the pregnancy - whether in the womb or elsewhere. The highlighted symptoms are usually the first and most often indication of pregnancy (90% of the time).

6 killers of under 5yr-Olds

The Symptoms vary from Fever, Headache, Weakness, Cough, Catarrh, Rashes, Dehydration, Weight Loss, Convulsion, Loss of Consciousness and even Death.

Pimples

Acne is a common skin disease characterized by Pimples on the face, chest, and back. It occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. Pimples can vary in appearance - Whiteheads, blackheads, Boil-like, Crust-like, Nodular (hardened), etc. They vary in severity ranging from Mild, Moderate to Very Severe types. 

Lassa fever

Lassa Fever (LF) is an acute viral hemorrhagic fever disease. Meaning its caused by a virus(lassa virus) and associated with sudden fever and bleeding disorders from orifices(mouth, nose, ear, eyes, anus, vagina etc).

Pneumonia

Simply put pneumonia is the inflammation of the substance of the lungs. It is mostly caused by bacteria(streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Haemophilia influenzae)but can be caused by viruses( eg Influenza A and B) and fungi. Pneumonia can occur in all age groups but more in the extremes of ages (children and the elderly). Conditions such as HIV infection, diabetes Mellitus, malnutrition,chronic kidney disease can predispose someone to pneumonia.