Infectious Diseases

Sexually transmitted infections can be acquired and spread through sexual activity. You should not rely on signs and symptoms to determine if you are infected because they may not appear. Instead, you should engage in protected sex and get tested regularly. HOW CAN I AVOID STIs? The most effective way, other than abstinence, is to […]

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is prevalent all year in Singapore, and seasonal outbreaks often happen in childcare centers, kindergartens, and schools. HFMD may affect anybody, but children under the age of five are more prone to contract it. It spreads quickly throughout the summer and fall. Its consequences mainly involve the heart and […]

Have you noticed a sudden rash on your skin? Is your forearm rash itchy and inflamed? If you answered yes, you most likely have a skin illness that requires medical care and preventive measures. Let’s look at the causes, forms, and symptoms of skin infections, as well as how to treat and avoid them at […]

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), World Malaria Day 2022, which is observed  on April 25th, will be marked under the theme “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives.” No single tool that is available today will solve the problem of malaria. Each people should get a deep understanding of malaria […]

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally, 37.7 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2020. An estimated 0.7% of adults aged 15-49 years worldwide are living with HIV, although the burden of the epidemic continues to vary considerably between countries and regions. The WHO African region remains most severely affected, […]