Dr. G. Stanley O’koye

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Dr. G. Stanley O’koye, M.D., Ph.D. , Chief Medical Correspondent, Africa Political and Economic Strategic Center (Afripol) and St. Jude Medical Missions

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High Cholesterol? Here Are 5 Foods That Can Help

High cholesterol is one of those health issues that sort of sneaks up on you. Most of the time there are no symptoms of high cholesterol, which means it's important for you to have your cholesterol checked regularly by a doctor. After all, high cholesterol can raise your chances of getting serious heart disease. The good news though is that high cholesterol often can be reduced through regular exercise and a healthy diet. High cholesterol is caused by the buildup of low density lipoproteins in the walls of your arteries, according to the Mayo Clinic. Foods high in fiber…

Facts on Malaria in Africa

African populations are extremely affected by Malaria Malaria is caused by blood parasites transmitted from person to person through the bites of infected mosquitoes. In the absence of prompt and effective treatment, malaria often causes death. The African Region accounts for 85% of malaria cases and 90% of malaria deaths worldwide. Malaria causes avoidable and often catastrophic spending for households and is an obstacle to the development of affected African communities and nation Mothers and Children 85% of malaria deaths occur in children under five years of age. Every 30 seconds a child dies from malaria. Malaria…

Diabetes related eye disorders in Blacks

Vision Loss is more common in Blacks with Diabetic Retinopathy Vision care should be our No.1 priority to lead a healthy, happy & satisfied life. While the onset of most eye ailments may not be under our control, timely intervention and treatment can help to curb the long term harmful effects of most eye diseases. This is true for Diabetic eye diseases too. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a difficult chronic disease that is marked by high blood sugar levels. A person suffering from Diabetes can experience weight gain (more in type II insulin-resistance diabetes) or weight loss (more common…

Glaucoma in Blacks

High Prevalence of Glaucoma among African Descents Eye sight is undoubtedly one of most precious gifts of God that deserves complete care and attention to function to its optimum level. Early detection and timely diagnosis can help to prevent fatal eye diseases. However, if left untreated for long, some eye diseases can lead to permanent and total loss of vision. This is the reason why, physicians & eye doctors urge people to get routine eye checkups done every once in a while irrespective of whether or not they are experiencing any problems since many diseases have symptoms which are…

Cholera Outbreak in W. Africa

Deaths Reported In Nigeria and Cameroon Most of Africa is experiencing heavy rainfall and instead of greeting the rains with happiness, many people in Cameroon, Nigeria and the northern Nigerian states of Bauchi and Borno are fighting for their lives as they face the perils of a severe cholera outbreak. Cholera is a contagious water-borne infection that is easily and quickly transmitted through dirty, contaminated water and food, which is cooked in unhygienic conditions, using such unclean water. Even though the disease can be prevented through proper sanitation and fresh supply of clean drinking water, this is not the case.…

Prostate Cancer

Urgent Need to Curb Prostate Cancer Epidemic among Black Men Even though tremendous progress has been made over the years in the healthcare sector, across the globe, many countries today continue to lag behind when it comes to early detection and treatment of life threatening diseases such as cancer. A good case in point is the rising number of Prostate Cancer cases and the resulting deaths among Black Men in West Africa, Caribbean, United States and United Kingdom. Image via Wikipedia What is even more alarming is that African American men have a 60% greater chance of developing cancer…

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Takes Africa Closer to Polio Eradication

Polio has been identified as one of the most damaging diseases which can snatch away a child’s physical, mental and emotional stimulus to lead a normal, healthy and happy life. This is why; countries across the world have been working together closely to develop a strong Public Health Campaign for complete and total polio eradication since 1988. In most parts of the world, particularly the western nations, the devastating complication of polio is rarely seen today. Even when poliovirus infection occurs in these areas it is the least harmful strain of poliovirus. In addition, there is adequate vaccine to protect…