1. 17/07/2017 Pendant 20 ans, une région de l'est de l'Inde a été le nid d'une maladie neurologique mystérieuse et d’apparition soudaine qui a touché des jeunes enfants apparemment en bonne santé, entraînant des crises de convulsions, des comas et (dans 40% des cas) la mort. Cette situation se produisait à...
  2. 17/07/2017 Les feuilles de cultures tropicales comme le chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) et le manioc (Manihot esculenta) contiennent des glycosides cyanogénétiques, des substances toxiques qui libèrent de l'acide cyanhydrique (HCN, également appelé cyanure ou acide prussique) lorsque les cellules sont...
  3. Cette animation décrit les moyens de gérer efficacement la tuberculose active. Une gestion efficace de la tuberculose commence par empêcher sa propagation. La prise en charge de la tuberculose implique également la détection, le diagnostic et le traitement de la maladie. Si la tuberculose est...
  4. This animation was created in collaboration with the Nigerian Ministry of Health, Nigeria CDC, and the UN Communications Team in Nigeria. This animation dispels common myths about Coronavirus and COVID-19. Stay informed, know the facts, do not share false information - together we can spread the...
  5. Ebola is a deadly disease caused by the Ebola virus. It has had a terrible impact on the people of Liberia and other African countries.We can stop Ebola from spreading by working together. Early treatment can also greatly increase chances of surviving Ebola. This video provides information on the...
  6. Lung cancer is a disease that can be beaten with early detection and proper treatment. This animation will highlight ways to prevent lung cancer, and how to catch the disease early. If you think you might be at risk for lung cancer, there is screening that exists, and it is quick, easy, and...
  7. Tuberculosis is a common infection and contagious disease caused by a bacterium that usually lodges in the lungs. This video gives general information about this disease and provide an important message: TB is treatable and curable. The video also illustrates some significant preventative...
  8. Hip Dysplasia is a problem from birth where the hip joint has not formed properly. The hip is either dislocated (where the ball of the hip is not sitting in the socket) or it can easily slide out of the socket. This animation explains how you can spot hip dysplasia in infants and children, and...
  9. Clubfoot is a congenital deformity that involves one foot or both. The affected foot appears to have been rotated internally at the ankle. Clubfoot is treatable through the Ponseti Method. In the following animation the Ponseti Method is explained in a way to help parents understand the process....
  10. Cette animation décrit les interactions entre la tuberculose (ou TB), le virus de l'immunodéficience humaine (ou VIH) et votre système immunitaire. Devenir infecté par la tuberculose si vous vivez avec le VIH peut changer le diagnostic et le traitement de la tuberculose. La tuberculose et le VIH...