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Ministry of Health last week launched the month of prayer through an opening session held under this year's theme: ‘Developing a transformative mindset'.Dr Mareko Ramotsababa who was speaking at the event, highlighted that the initial focus...
Two Batswana scholars Prof. Doreen Ramogola-Masire and Prof. Bontle Mbongwe, were among the eight who received special recognition awards from the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the just ended World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva,...
Interventional Radiologists at Bokamoso Private Hospital,Dr Andrew Lawson can treat a variety of conditions including, uterine fibroids with a minimally invasive procedure known as Uterine Fibroid Embolization. Sunhealth chats with him to give you...
A majority of children suffer from chronic constipation. Constipation can be defined as bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass. The stool is often hard and dry. Other symptoms include; abdominal pain, bloating, and strain, or feeling as...
2023 feels like it went by in the blink of an eye and it’s clear that there is no slowing down. The beginning of 2024 presents an opportunity to plan for what’s to come and hit the ground running.Before we dive into marketing and communication...
Sierra Leone is moving fast on a major health concern, one that could have grave implications for the future of the country.While this emergency may never receive the kind of global attention that COVID-19 inspired in 2020 when it was declared a...
The notion of lifting weights and engaging in intensive workouts might evoke feelings of nervousness and as people cross the threshold of 40s, a phase often associated with shifts in metabolism and muscle mass, the prospect of building strength can...
When buying essential and nutritious foods, a number of people tend to forget some food items forcing them to buy at higher prices or forego the essentials. Orapeleng Monthe, a nutritionist, says it is important to make a list of whatever you need...
Sunhealth continues conversation with Dr Charles Byaruhanga at Seyanyana Children’s Clinic on best practices when taking care of a new born.Culture dictates that for the first few months, a new born should be shielded in the house and not be seen...
How does inequalities contribute to poor mental health? Inequalities do negatively affect mental health. As observed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), those that endure inequality have increased vulnerability for mental health problems. Because...
This is one of the major issue or challenge that affects most people and in different ways depending on the mindset state of someone. This week I want us to focus of confidence of a child especially teenagers in secondary school. Let’s look at the...
Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to ward off heart disease and stroke, two of the top causes of death in the world.However, there are times when exercise can potentially be detrimental to your health. Some signs include;Chest Pain,...
A new strain of COVID-19 – Eris or EG.5 – has been designated as a variant of interest by the World Health Organization. Currently, Eris is growing in prevalence globally, with countries including the UK, China and US among those...
Aside cataract, no other eye condition or disease renders a person permanently blind as glaucoma does. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. Glaucoma is a disease that harms the...
The third Limb of Yoga is Asana or stretches/ postures. This limb is what is mostly referred to as yoga. But as you have been following the last two articles, this is the 3rd limb of yoga, it is just one part of the larger philosophy of yoga. In the...
The World Obesity Atlas 2023 report published by the World Obesity Federation has shown that Botswana is least prepared to deal with the rising Non-Communicable Diseases and obesity globally. Obesity often results from taking in more calories than...
BY SUN REPORTERFor many people, toenails are an afterthought. You might give them a cursory glance when getting ready for bed or slip on a pair of sandals, but they do not usually warrant much attention except when they get too long or stub your...
Our immune system is meant to protect us, but sometimes it doesn’t work as it should. Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, can affect how our immune system responds to even healthy organs. Sun Health continues chat with...
When it comes to losing weight, regular exercise or physical activity plays an integral role. However, as important as it is to work out, it is as crucial to avoid injury. This can be achieved through effective low-impact exercises, which not only...
Government’s continued struggle to finance all qualifying students for tertiary education and sustain funding has necessitated the formation of a Tertiary Education Student Financing Policy.Currently, government is the main sponsor of tertiary...
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