Abstract Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), especially multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB), presents significant global health challenges due to its prolonged treatment duration, complex regimens, and severe side effe...
Abstract Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are globally popular for managing everyday health issues. They are cheap, accessible, and often seen as harmless. However, the prolonged misuse or habitual overuse of OTC drugs—especially painkillers and herba...
In a significant leap toward health equity, Doctors Explain, a pioneering digital health company based in Kenya, has officially launched its transformative AI Community Health Toolkit, designed specifically to empower Community Health Workers (CHWs) across Kenya and the bro...
Abstract Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a global crisis with far-reaching consequences, but its mental health aftermath is severely under-discussed. While much attention has been given to physical injuries and human rights violations, little is said...
AbstractGenomic medicine—the application of genomic information to individual healthcare—has revolutionized our understanding of disease risk, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. By analyzing variations in a person’s genetic code, clinicians can identify predispositions to common and rare diseas...
AbstractSub-Saharan Africa continues to face alarming maternal, neonatal, and child mortality rates due to limited healthcare infrastructure, shortages in skilled health workers, and systemic socio-economic barriers. This paper explores how artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital health technologie...
Nairobi, Kenya — In a landmark move to tackle a long-ignored public health gap, Doctors Explain has officially launched an specifically designed for African boys and teenagers. This initiative seeks to empower young males with accurate, accessible, and culturally relevant health...
Executive Summary Climate change is a growing public health crisis. Its effects range from heatwaves and respiratory problems to infectious disease outbreaks and psychological trauma. These impacts...
AbstractBreast pain and swelling before menstruation are common experiences among many women across the globe. This paper explores the causes, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and management of premenstrual breast discomfort. It explains in simple, relatable African English why t...
Abstract Many people across the world experience headaches that get worse with bright lights or loud sounds. In medicine, these symptoms are known as photophobia (light sensitivity) and phonophobia (soun...
