Signs of Hope
Is cancer inherited? Can your lifestyle contribute to you being more prone to the disease or can one avoid it. Our expect Mrs Dakwa from the Cancer Center will this week sheds more light to this disease.
he moment you hear that a relative, a friend a child or a spouse has been diagnosed with cancer, we get into a panic and desperation. A strong feeling of sadness and thoughts of the imminent death overshadows us, but do we really understand what cancer is all about... This series about cancer will help us have a better understanding of this dreaded disease and how to avoid it.
The average African woman is already overburdened, cheated by her husband and when she becomes infected with HIV, not only may she find it difficult to address the issue, but may also find not support from the home front.
The patriachal system still predominant in most African cultures has created a heavy burden for women. The burden is further worsened when she is infected with HIV/AIDS, and in many instances, oppressive husbands force her not to seek help.
It is common African practice that when a relative abuses a minor, the matter is dealt with internally and never reported to authorities. The abused child rarely gets medical attention. This program looks at how this practice is retrogressive when looked at in the light of HIV/AIDS.
Diabetes is a chronic condition and there are things we all can do to avoid chances of getting it. This programs answers most of your questions about diabetes.
Sugar diabetes is one of the most misconstrued diseases and as a result, the fight has been longer than necessary. There are ways of avoiding diabetes which can cause other problems like hyper-tension, kidney problems if unchecked.
A horrific myth that sleeping with a minor will cure one of HIV & AIDS or help you become prosperous has seen an increase in child abuse. In this series, we explore ways of detecting an abused child and how to effectively help the child.
Once one is diagnised to be HIV positive, what they eat is paramount. Special attention has to be given to the foods they eat, and it does not have to be expensive foods. Mr Munetsi explores other affordable foods available.
There can be times that a couple may test differently, one being positive and the other negative. Dr Chidori explains how that is possible and looks at ways of how to ensure the negative spouse stays negative.
