Health library
Plain answers about African health.
Written for people here, checked against WHO and Africa CDC guidance. Information, not a diagnosis: if you are unwell, find the right doctor.
Infections · 5 min read
HIV: testing, PrEP and living well
Knowing your status is the first step. Testing is quick and confidential, treatment lets you live a full life, and PrEP can stop you getting HIV.
Infections · 4 min
Hepatitis B: the liver infection most people do not know they have
Hepatitis B is common across Africa and usually silent. A simple blood test, a vaccine and, when needed, daily treatment protect your liver.
Infections · 4 min
Tuberculosis: a cough that will not go away
TB is curable, but only if it is found. A cough for more than two weeks, night sweats and weight loss mean you need a test, not more cough syrup.
Infections · 4 min
Cholera: protecting your family during an outbreak
Cholera can kill within hours through dehydration, but it is easy to prevent and simple to treat if you act immediately. Here is what to do when there is an outbreak near you.
Emergency numbers
767 works in Lagos State; 112 is the national number. Numbers change: please check locally. If a number does not connect, go straight to the nearest hospital.