If I said to you the words urinary tract infection (UTI), I think it’s safe to say that more than 80% of you would know what that is. Which is why I was absolutely amazed, that over 30 women did not know what it was when I spoke to them about it in Kenya a…
Every man needs to know that breast cancer is not a woman specific condition. Men can get it too. The aim of this article is to highlight the stigma attached to this cancer and the devastating psychosexual effects it has on the men. Just as much support as we provide to the women, we need…
Five important lessons I have learned while working in a developing country. Working at Makunda Hospital has taught me many lessons, most of which I now incorporate into my everyday life. Reflecting back I have come to realise that these lessons are often forgotten or made less important in the developed world. We become consumed…
Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital is located in the Eastern parts of India, not far from the border of Bangladesh. It took over 20 years of dedication and commitment to a vision to bring it to life. Today it stands as a proud symbol of humanitarian ideology and self-sacrifice. As you walk up the…
There are many good reasons to travel to developing countries. There are also those reasons that make us stop and think. At that point our mind takes over and we are shown images of fear and uncertainty. Images that we had seen on the news, in the newspapers or heard it from others. Suddenly all…
We are very privileged to introduce Dr Jasmina Kevric, an aspiring General Surgeon, health activist, leader, and inspiration. Jasmina will contribute on The Health Today Blog by sharing her experiences and knowledge of the health industry. Former refugee from war-torn country Bosnia, Jasmina arrived to Australia not speaking the English language with only one goal…
We are very pleased to welcome Parisa Firouzmandi a caring nurse and health advocate that will contribute to The Health Today Blog. Parisa is a fully qualified nurse currently working at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne. At 27 years of age she has seen and gained more experience in her field than most. She is…