Health Library
Short, true health lessons in simple words — English and French. Learn how to prevent common sicknesses. Every article lists its sources.
Short, true health lessons in simple words — English and French. Learn how to prevent common sicknesses. Every article lists its sources.
Malaria spreads through the bite of an infected mosquito. In Cameroon the whole country is at ri…
MalariaMost malaria can be treated. But some signs mean the illness is severe and needs a hospital now.…
Mother & babyAntenatal care means seeing a health worker during pregnancy — even when you feel fine.…
Mother & babyMost maternal deaths come from heavy bleeding, high blood pressure, and infection. Many can be s…
Child vaccinationVaccines protect your child from diseases that used to kill many children: measles, polio, tetan…
Blood pressure & sugarHigh blood pressure often has no signs. You can feel fine and still be at risk of stroke or hear…
Blood pressure & sugarDiabetes means too much sugar in the blood. In Cameroon most people who have it do not know yet.…
HygieneMany illnesses spread through dirty hands: diarrhoea, typhoid, cholera, and colds.…
HygieneDirty water carries cholera, typhoid and diarrhoea — dangerous, especially for children.…
PreventionTyphoid comes from food or water dirtied by faeces. It causes long fever, headache, and belly pa…
Child healthDiarrhoea is dangerous for small children because they lose water fast and can dry out.…
Mother & babyBreast milk is the perfect food for a baby. It protects against infection and helps the baby gro…
LifestyleBack and neck pain often come from sitting badly for many hours.…
LifestyleGood food does not have to be costly. Local foods can give a strong, balanced diet.…
LifestyleMoving your body lowers blood pressure and sugar, lifts your mood, and keeps your weight healthy…
Mind & wellbeingStress, sadness and worry are real health problems. They are common, and help exists.…
PreventionA few simple actions can save a life before you reach a hospital.…
PreventionHIV still spreads, but it can be prevented, and people who test and treat early live long, healt…
PreventionA cough that lasts more than two weeks can be tuberculosis (TB), especially with weight loss and…
Child healthThe first month is the most fragile time. Simple care keeps a newborn safe.…
PreventionCholera causes sudden, heavy, watery diarrhoea and can dry out the body in hours. It spreads thr…
Blood pressure & sugarFor long illnesses like high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and TB, the medicine only works if yo…