What Is Cholesterol?
Many people ask the question, what is cholesterol? It is an oil-based substance found in blood (though it does not mix with the blood, which is water-based) and in all cells of the body. It travels around the body in lipoproteins categorized as LDL and HDL. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is unhealthy or “bad” cholesterol. High-density […]
FIVE CHALLENGES OF DIABETES IN KENYA
Diabetes is a global epidemic affecting an estimated 382 million people worldwide.
10 TIPS TO STAYING HEALTHY DURING THE KENYAN WINTER
Keeping well hydrated during cold months ensures that the barriers used to protect your body from colds and flu are fully functional and completely intact.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HIV AND SYPHILIS
If one is HIV-negative, having syphilis can make it easier to contract HIV. Sores or inflammation from syphilis can make it easier for HIV to enter the body. As we continue to champion testing of Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STDs), here are facts you should know about HIV and Syphilis.
WHY YOU SHOULD PARTNER WITH ILARA HEALTH
Partnerships are important because they enable action on the determinants of health, which is vital in order to address health inequalities. Ilara Health addresses the inequality in healthcare provision by providing access to affordable diagnostic devices to patient care facilities. Facilities that partner with Ilara Health through acquiring devices or through pharmaceutical financing enjoy great […]
EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Unfortunately, most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have not been able to implement and sustain screening programs due to financial, logistical, and sociocultural constraints. Though mammograms are the gold standard in breast cancer detection, the said constraints hinder their availability in most health facilities. That’s why at Ilara Health we want to provide you with as much information as possible on early detection of breast cancer and detection tools for low-resource settings.
FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS AT ILARA HEALTH LABS
Patient care facilities that are equipped with an Ilara Health LAB are able to run tests, diagnose, and begin treatment under one roof. This saves time for both doctor and patient.
SEPTEMBER IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread to the pelvis and abdomen. At an advanced stage, ovarian cancer is more difficult to treat. Because it is difficult to detect in its early stages, there are more deaths from ovarian cancer than any other gynecological cancer.
MEN’S HEALTH MONTH
Photo credit: senivpetro – www.freepik.com Why Men’s Health Month is important The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease. As we celebrate Men’s Health Month, it is important to reflect on the determinant of men’s health and how the […]
Small Enough to be Wrapped in the Palm of Your Hand, Yet Life-Changing: Feedback on Our Home-Monitoring Glucometers
I just plug the glucometer into my phone after connecting to the internet and opening the app. In a matter of two to three minutes, I’m done with the entire process and I have my results Diabetes remains a prevalent killer disease. WHO lists it as one of the leading causes of death today, globally. […]
