Health Blog
Practical health guidance from the HelloDaktari team, from common infections to pregnancy and child health.
What to Expect from Home-based Nursing Care
From post-surgery recovery to elderly care, home-based nursing brings clinical support to where the patient already is.
When to Choose a Virtual Consultation Over an In-Person Visit
Not every health concern needs a clinic visit. Here's how to tell when a virtual consultation is the right call, and when it isn't.
Doula services in Kenya: A pillar for pregnant mothers.
Doula services in Kenya: A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support during major life experiences, most commonly pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. They don’t deliver babies or give medical care, but they help parents feel safe, empowered, and c
Post partum hemorrhage-Bleeding after Childbirth
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is bleeding that is greater than 500cc after a vaginal delivery or 1000cc after a caesarean section.
Fever in Children
Fever in children is a common concern for parents and caregivers. In children, a fever is a body temperature above the normal range, that is a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.
Stroke, how do we deal with it?
Stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced.
What are Dental cavities/caries?
Dental caries, commonly known as cavities, are a form of tooth decay caused by bacterial infection. They are very common in Kenya.
Ovulation Signs and Symptoms
Ovulation, the release of an egg from the ovaries, typically occurs around the midpoint of a woman's menstrual cycle.
Urinary Tract Infection(UTI)Causes ,Symptoms and Treatment
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection that usually occurs when bacteria enter the opening of the urethra and multiply in the urinary tract.
Warning signs of Pneumonia in Children
Pneumonia in children is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. Its caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
HIV PEP all you need to know
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a short term preventive treatment for HIV infection after potential exposure to the virus.
What is PrEP -HIV?
PrEP is the medication (ARVS) offered to HIV negative individuals who are at a substantial ongoing risk of HIV infection.
INTRA UTERINE DEVICE (IUD)
An Intra Uterine Device (IUD) is a small T-shaped plastic and copper device that's put into your womb (uterus) by a health professional.
Is that Menopause?
Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It is the permanent cessation of menstruation usually in older women.
Depression: Causes, Symptoms and Management
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think and behave.
All you need to know about Chronic leg ulcers
A chronic leg ulcer is an open sore or wound on the leg that does not heal after three to six months of appropriate treatment.
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
Excessive vomiting in Pregnancy/Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Hyperemesis Gravid arum is normally referred to as extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy .
Iron deficiency anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia is a condition in which the blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the entire body.
Most commonly used method of Family planning in Kenya-Depo injection
Depo-Provera injection is a hormonal method of family planning it contains the hormone progestin.It is normally given on the muscle.
Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhea, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea. It is primarily transmitted through sexual contact but can also be transmitted to a new born baby from an infected mother during delivery.
Flesh colored small growths on the genitals-genital warts
Genital warts are also known as condyloma acuminate or venereal warts are small flesh colored bumps that are found on the genital region.
The rise in the use of Emergency Contraceptive pills/Morning after pills in Kenya
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), often referred to as "morning-after pills," are medications that can be used to prevent pregnancy in emergency case scenarios. They are not meant for routine contraception .
The rise of Stomach ulcers in Kenya
Stomach ulcer are open sores, or ulcers that develop in the lining of the esophagus, stomach or first part of the small intestine.
Vaginal itchiness and discharge, is that vaginal candidiasis?
Vaginal candidiasis is a condition that mostly affects females, it presents with intense genital itchiness and vaginal discharge.
Malaria in Kenya
Malaria is an acute life threatening illness spread to humans by certain types of mosquitoes,ie, Anopheles mosquito.
What is type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes happens when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
Facing challenges having a baby?-Infertiliy
Infertility refers to the inability of a sexually active couple to conceive a child after regular and unprotected intercourse.
What causes Diarrhoea among children in Kenya?
Diarrhea in children is a common health issue that is characterized by frequent passage of loose or watery stools.
Are you struggling with obesity or being overweight?
Obesity refers to excessive accumulation of body fat which occurs when one takes in more calories than they are able to burn.
Complications of High blood pressure
High blood pressure can damage your health in many ways if not controlled. It can lead to various complications.
What is blood pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Your blood pressure normally rise…
Middle ear infections (Otitis media) among our children in Kenya
Middle ear infection (sometimes called acute otitis media) occurs when a virus or bacteria infects the space behind your child’s eardrum.