A Cough That Won't Go Away: When to Test for TB
A cough lasting two weeks or more could be TB. Learn the signs, how TB testing works, why treatment is free in Kenya, and where to get assessed in Nakuru North.
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Fevers, infections, testing and knowing when to seek care. Practical guides from Primegala Medical Centre at Maili Sita, Nakuru.
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A cough lasting two weeks or more could be TB. Learn the signs, how TB testing works, why treatment is free in Kenya, and where to get assessed in Nakuru North.
How to recognise an asthma attack, the first aid steps to take at home, the danger signs that need 999, 112 or a 24-hour clinic in Nakuru, and common home triggers.
Wash a dog bite with soap and running water for 15 minutes, then get care the same day for rabies vaccination. What to do after a dog bite in Nakuru and across Kenya.
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What happens during an HIV test, how long results take, what PEP and PrEP are, and why testing is confidential. Testing available 24 hours at Primegala, Maili Sita.
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