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Ideas to help improve household nutrition at low cost
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The preparation of a medicine from a plant that contains a beneficial chemical varies according to the chemical and the plant. Sometimes the chemical is extracted from the leaves by the use of boiling water. Sometimes the roots are dug up and ground. The most basic and common process for producing medicines is to use liquid and heat.
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by René Gayana Simbard. The Pan-African Institute of Community Health (IPASC) in DR Congo has several departments including training, research, healthcare, mother and childcare and consultation.
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We carried out a survey in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo to analyse certain factors concerning AIDS among young people. Our findings included the following information:
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by Kaswera Vulere. The Safe Motherhood Programme at IPASC (Institut Panafricain de Santé Communautaire), Nyankunde in the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently extended its work in the local communities. Mothers join small groups where they can discuss problems and find their own solutions, according to local culture and the available local resources. We also hope to start discussions and workshops for young people, couples and women who have reached the menopause.
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by Dr D C Warhurst. In countries where malaria is very common, many adults may carry the infection without any symptoms, but infants and pregnant women are much more likely to become ill with malaria. Drugs are mainly used to control the illness. However, they can also be used to prevent it for certain high-risk groups such as pregnant women, sickle cell anaemia sufferers and visitors who have no natural immunity.
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by Professor Chris Curtis. Malaria is by far the most important insect-transmitted human disease. Latest WHO estimates are that there are 2.5 million deaths each year from malaria, mainly among African children.
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by Professor Malcolm Molyneux. When you come to think about it, a surprising number of different diseases can be spread between people by insects. Some of these diseases will be discussed in this issue of Footsteps. They are among the most important and serious diseases in the world, especially in areas which are not yet industrially developed.
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This quiz has proved a useful tool in discussion groups and AIDS teaching sessions. It was prepared by Karen Homer and Deborah Ventimiglia. Answer true or false for each of the following questions and then check your answers below.
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Issue 19 of Footsteps on TB and AIDS as always made interesting reading. Your cover article was very appropriate and timely, as WHO has already declared TB as a global emergency. It has established itself as a number one killer among all the infectious diseases in adults.
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Except where marked otherwise, the diagrams on this page are taken from the book Immunization in Practice produced by WHO. Used with kind permission of Oxford University Press.
