‘’You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words’’ (Greta Thunberg, 2019). At the recent United Nations Summit talking to World Leaders, Greta made a stinging speech on how young people have been betrayed with words without action. For those who do not Know Greta Thunberg; she is a 16 years old […] The post You have stolen my dreams; The Fate of 4.8 Billion People appeared first on VCGi Health Blog ..read more

The two biggest causes of childhood mortality in the developing world today are diarrheal disease and respiratory tract infections. The simple act of washing hands with soap can reduce diarrhoeal risk by almost half, and respiratory tract infection by a third.  Hand washing interrupts the transmission of disease agents and so can significantly reduce diarrhoea […] The post The DO-IT- Yourself Vaccine appeared first on VCGi Health Blog ..read more

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a low-cost, portable optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanner that promises to bring the vision-saving technology to underserved regions throughout the United States and abroad. Thanks to a redesigned, 3D-printed spectrometer, the scanner is 15 times lighter and smaller than current commercial systems and is made from parts costing […] The post Low-cost Portable OCT on the way appeared first on VCGi Health Blog ..read more

Every day, there are more than 1 million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among people aged 15-49 years, according to data released today by the World Health Organization. This amounts to more than 376 million new cases annually of four infections – chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis, and syphilis. “We’re seeing a concerning lack […] The post More than 1 million new sexually transmitted infections every day – WHO appeared first on VCGi Health Blog ..read more

An estimated three billion cups of coffee are enjoyed every day around the world, Knowing the limits of what’s good for you and what’s not is imperative says Professor Elina Hyppöne. Latte, cappuccino or short black, morning coffee is essential for many people looking to kick start their day. But while the humble coffee may be […] The post How many cups of coffee in a day can cause harm? appeared first on VCGi Health Blog ..read more

After more than a decade of steady advances in fighting malaria, progress has levelled off.  According to WHO’s latest World malaria report, no significant gains were made in reducing malaria cases in the period 2015 to 2017. The estimated number of malaria deaths in 2017, at 435 000, remained virtually unchanged over the previous year.  Urgent […] The post Zero Malaria Starts with Me appeared first on VCGi Health Blog ..read more

Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby. It provides your baby with the nutrients he or she needs for healthy growth and development. Breastfeeding should commence within one hour of birth. Early initiation of breastfeeding protects your baby from acquiring infections. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months […] The post The Art of Breastfeeding appeared first on VCGi Health Blog ..read more