Are you thinking about your next big adventure? When travel restrictions are relaxed you may want to travel abroad to explore different places and experience different cultures. We can’t learn everything from a book so experiencing new places can be …
Is rabies still a problem? Yes, currently rabies kills around 59,000 people each year across 150 countries. Although 95% of cases occur in Africa and Asia regions. Is there more than one type? Rabies is a viral infection of the …
It may be some time before we are allowed to travel once more to foreign lands. That does not stop us planning with the view to identifying countries or cities that you would love to visit. Perhaps looking into historic …
Holidays are a great way of taking a well-earned break on your own or with family or friends, to refresh and renew. You may already have your tickets and passport, but have you thought about your health? As part of …
Polio is one of those diseases that only seemed to be a problem years ago – but is it still around today? The Polio virus was identified in 1908. At its peak in the 1940s and 1950s, Polio paralysed or …
Diphtheria is an infectious disease affecting the throat and airways, caused by the bacteria (corynebactium diphtheriae) producing a thick covering in the back of the throat. It can cause difficulty in breathing, heart failure, paralysis and can be fatal. Where …
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a time for us to protect ourselves, our families, our communities and our country. We have gone through worse as a nation and we hope that we will emerge soon with a new vaccine …
To our Friends, Partners, and Customers, In these challenging times, our entire team is thinking of you, and your health and safety. Being at the forefront of healthcare, we know you are concerned by the Covid-19 crisis. DocHQ is committed …
With our current coronavirus situation, these tips are especially useful to stay healthy. Handwashing with soap removes germs from your hands. Removing germs prevents infection because people frequently touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without even realising it. Germs can get …
We are all aware that mental health issues are on the rise. Universities are experiencing a surge in student anxiety, mental breakdowns and depression. There has been a sharp rise in students dropping out – of the 2015 intake, 26,000 left in …