How STIs Prevention Strategies Can Be Implemented In Low-Income African Countries

How STIs Prevention Strategies Can Be Implemented In Low-Income African Countries

The healthcare system in Africa faces a significant problem with sexually transmitted infections. At the moment, many studies focus on the situation in Sub Saharan African regions. Studies also suggest the implementation of more effective strategies to assist in reducing the prevalence of STIs in these low-income regions.  The Current State Of STIs In Africa …

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STD Numbers Are Still High: Is Online Dating to Blame?

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STD numbers have been steadily increasing over the years. The Sub-Saharan African region was ranked as the highest infected area in the world with 15 million cases of chlamydia, 3.5 million syphilis, 30 million trichomonas, and 16 million gonorrheas. And has remained the number one most infected region for years.  Recently, however, the CDC stated …

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FAWE Urges Government In Sub Saharan Africa To Pass Schools Health Policy

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A high prevalence of STDS in Africa has been noted, creating more concern for the healthcare system in the area. The FAWE now advises the government to pass a Schools’s Health Policy system during the revision period. The FAWE believes that such a system could provide better education on sexual health to people from a …

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HIV A Concerning Factor Among Young Adults In Sub Saharan African Region

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Human immunodeficiency virus, more commonly known as HIV, is proving to be an increasing concern among the younger population in Africa. Recent studies show a particular concern among younger people aged between 15 and 29. This calls for appropriate strategies to be implemented to reduce the rate at which HIV prevalence in Sub Sahara Africa …

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WHO Demands Action Against Rising Rates Of STDs In Africa

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A rise in sexually transmitted diseases has been noted among the African population. Failure to implement appropriate strategies would further aggravate the issue in Africa at hand. The World Health Organization reports more on the epidemic and has been suggesting further action for the last two decades. Still, challenges are being faced which makes prevention …

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Everything You Need to Know About Chlamydia PCR

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Did you know that more than one million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired each day across the world? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) each year there are about 357 million new infections with one of the four most prevalent STIs: gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and chlamydia. When left untreated, STIs can cause many …

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New Study Identifies What Gives Nigerian Students Confidence to Use Condoms

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The center of efforts to decrease the incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases accounts for raising awareness of condom use. In Nigeria and neighboring countries, this has been a tricky endeavor as public stigma often prevents men and women from being open about their sex life. Purchasing a box of condoms isn’t such an …

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