- Coronavirus - World Health Organization (WHO)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe These particles range from larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols It is important to practice respiratory etiquette, for example by coughing into a flexed elbow, and to stay home and self-isolate until you recover if
- Hypertension - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on hypertension including information on prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, prevention, treatment and WHO's work in this area
- Depressive disorder (depression)
WHO fact sheet on depression, providing information on prevalence, symptoms, prevention and contributing factors, diagnosis and treatment, and WHO's work in the area
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
WHO fact sheet on COVID-19, including information on symptoms, transmission, treatment, prevention, vaccines and and WHO's work in this area
- Anaemia - World Health Organization (WHO)
Anaemia can cause a range of non-specific symptoms including tiredness, weakness, dizziness or light-headedness, drowsiness, and shortness of breath, especially upon exertion Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable, with more severe cases of anaemia leading to an increased risk of maternal and child mortality Iron deficiency anaemia has also been shown to affect cognitive and
- Chlamydia - World Health Organization (WHO)
Chlamydia infection is often asymptomatic; however, when symptoms do occur, they may include unusual urethral and vaginal discharge If left untreated, chlamydia infection can lead to serious health problems including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility in women
- Frequently asked questions about rabies for the General Public
Rabies is a viral disease transmitted from mammals to humans that causes an acute encephalitis There are two clinical manifestations of rabies: furious and paralytic Furious rabies is the most common form of human rabies Once symptoms of the disease develop, either form is almost always fatal Rabies is transmitted through mucosal exposure to infected animals, such as rabid dogs, bats and
- Diabetes - World Health Organization (WHO)
Diabetes factsheet from WHO providing key facts and information on types of diabetes, symptoms, common consequences, economic impact, diagnosis and treatment, WHO response
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