Disease Awareness

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder causing motor neuron deterioration, leading to progressive muscle weakness, impaired movement, and challenges with voluntary muscle control What is SMA? Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and loss of movement due to the deterioration of motor neurons, nerve cells in the spinal cord that control voluntary muscle activity. SMA is

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) also called Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are infections passed from one person to another primarily through sexual contact (vaginal, anal, or oral). What Are STDs? Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) also called Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are infections passed from one person to another primarily through sexual contact (vaginal, anal, or oral). STDs are among the most common and misunderstood health issues worldwide. Many

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system (which help fight infections). If left untreated, HIV can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), a condition in which the immune system is severely weakened. What Is HIV? Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system (which help fight infections). If left untreated, HIV can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome),

Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). It can remain unnoticed for years while slowly damaging the liver. What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). It can remain unnoticed for years while slowly damaging the liver. If left untreated, it can lead to liver cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer. However, with

Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can range from a short-term illness to a serious chronic condition. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can range from a short-term illness to a serious chronic condition. It is one of the most common infectious diseases globally and a leading cause of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Hemophilia Hemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by low levels of blood clotting factors. It can lead to prolonged bleeding, interna bleeding in joints or muscles, and serious complications without proper care. What is Hemophilia? Hemophilia is a rare, inherited bleeding disorder in which the body lacks or has low levels of  certain proteins called clotting factors. These proteins are essential for blood clotting—a process  that stops bleeding