Sexually transmitted diseases pose a serious threat to the global public health system. There are several concerning STDs noted among the population in Ghana. Some of the most prevalent include gonorrhea and chlamydia. Syphilis is also a serious concern, causing several complications in the population. These are all bacterial infections that are transmitted through sexual intercourse.
Ghana also faces a concern with several viral infections transmitted through sexual activity – these include hepatitis B, HIV, HPV, and genital herpes.
People in Ghana are advised to acknowledge themselves with the common symptoms associated with sexually transmitted diseases. The symptoms depend on the specific STD the patient has contracted, and the complications can sometimes be life-threatening.
It is also important to take note that many people are asymptomatic when they are infected with an STD. This means the patient does not show any obvious symptoms of the condition – but they can still transmit the infection and further increase the spreading of these STDs.
Ghana Medicals aims to help people in Ghana and other regions of Africa identify the presence of these sexually transmitted infections. Regular testing is preferred, especially in people who are sexually active and those with more than just one sexual partner.
Ghana Medicals does not only provide people with effective testing kits and lab services. We also keep up with the latest news and advancements in the diagnosis and treatment processes for STDs. We strive to keep our patients up-to-date on the latest information.
Check our news section to learn about the latest treatments that help people fight against the most common types of sexually transmitted infections. We also share data on news related to STDs in Ghana, along with important reports that help you stay aware of any of these sexually transmitted infections that are prevalent in the region at a specific time.
Chlamydia is one of the most frequent STIs in the world, affecting more than 1,700,000 people all across the U.S. Records show that many of these cases remain unreported because people don’t get tested or never experience any symptoms. Read More: Chlamydia in Ghana Even though our human bodies are well-equipped to fight the infection …
Chlamydia belongs to the venereal diseases close to gonorrhea. You may wonder that Chlamydia is most prevalent among adolescents and young adults. This is because most people mistake this disease with gonorrhea. Chlamydia is transmitted through sexual encounters or exposure to genital fluids. The Chlamydia causing bacteria chlamydia trachomatis is commonly known as trachomatis. As you …
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and infections (STIs) are widely prevalent across the globe, particularly in low- to middle-income countries, and Ghana is no exception. Genital herpes is one of the most common STDs, but most people don’t even know they have it. That’s where the tests step in. What are herpes and its causes? Why …
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects women and men alike. When not treated properly, Chlamydia can cause serious complications. The problem becomes even more severe if we bear in mind that most people are not even aware they have this STD. The importance of getting tested for Chlamydia is undeniable, and …
Syphilis is just one of the many life-threatening sexually transmitted diseases. It threatens to cause some difficult symptoms that can cause great damage to our bodies and minds. And unfortunately, each year, we only hear about new cases of Syphilis with little to no success rate when it comes to treating it as most individuals …
Each year, there are more and more Gonorrhea cases, and even worse, there are more cases where Gonorrhea has led to terrifying health issues. And yet, practicing safe sex and getting tested for Gonorrhea and any other STDs seem to be a lot difficult for the people of Ghana. Because this is a topic like …
STDs or Sexually Transmitted Diseases are a serious burden for the overall health of many people in Africa. These diseases not only do they affect health, but they also have economic and social consequences. Based on statistics from 2018, more than 20.6 million people in the south and eastern African region have HIV. Read More: …
Statistics show that 1 million STIs (sexually transmitted infections) are transmitted every single day. The three most common such infections are gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, with chlamydia being a huge burden in developing countries such as Ghana. Based on studies that analyzed the frequency rate of STIs transmitted in Ghana, chlamydia infections were 20.4%, meaning …
The treatment of this extremely common sexually transmitted disease has become very difficult for the past decade. Neisseria gonorrhoeae – the causative organism has a particularly strong proclivity to develop antibiotic resistance, and many older treatment regimens have become obsolete. So, what are the current best practices for treatment? Read more: Gonorrhea Facts Gonorrhea Medicine …
Genital herpes is a ubiquitous disease. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 6 of all adolescents and adults in the US have genital herpes. Further complicating this issue is the fact that we are frequently unable to fully get rid of this infection, borrowing one …