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.
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 …
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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