about disease information

This part of the SA HealthInfo site is primarily aimed at the individual who would like to learn about a specific disease condition.

Please note that this information should not be regarded as a substitute for medical advice from your own physician - refer to our disclaimer.

• New handheld gadget to detect diseases
• Disease outbreaks
  • Advisory and information sheet - Polio outbreak in Namibia (15 June 2006)
  • Avian influenza
    WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases of H5N1 avian influenza and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic. Information on this page tracks the evolving situation and provides access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public.
  • Read about the latest information on Bird Flu from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
• Frequently asked questions about diseases
• Medicine
  • WHO and UNICEF tackle problem of lack of essential medicines for children
  • Government of Canada launches new web site on access to medicines for developing nations

We have selected the following sources which to our knowledge provide reliable information:

• Health24
  This is a South African consumer health site with free access to a wide range of information on specific diseases and lifestyle issues.
    
• Hardin meta Directory
  This site has disease information grouped under typical medical subject areas.
    
• InteliHealth
  This is a US-based consumer health site with free access to a wide range of information on specific diseases and lifestyle issues.
    
• Other disease information on SA HealthInfo
  This source uses the MEDLINEplus categories to provide access to South African information and via MEDLINEplus to comprehensive information on specific diseases.