Deng Luach

17/07/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Ochaya Emmanuel, Nyong Emmyoung Emmanuel, Sabino Amum, Deng Aleer Kaman, Daktor Maluit Chatiem, Lual Renk, Esther Akuei Oboya

08/07/2025

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).
What you need to know. And
Why did I choose a topic like Kalazar as my research proposal ?

Before getting into some medical information or craps let me tell you that my research proposal was criticized and contradicted by many people including my friends, supervisor and even the health workers in the hospital.
So NTDs:
refers to infectious diseases which have been classified as of no significant importance in terms of funding or attention, mostly affecting the poor people living in tropical and subtropical regions like junubeen, due to the neglection by the world health organization and other humanitarian organizations resulted in their tendency to create outbreaks and high rate of mortality, it's like knowing that harmful petroleum gases can affects people but you ignore it, so harmful health effects arise.
So one of the most fatal NTDS in Africa is kalazar (Visceral leishmaniasis) which is endemic in South Sudan and it control is only being funded by MSF so far (doctors beyond borders) since 1980s in Upper Nile state, Unity State and Jonglei.
All the NTDS in the world exist in South Sudan according to "south sudan NTDs master plan 2023".
Examples of NTDs.
1. Leishmaniasis (KALA-AZAR) my topic.
2. Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease)
3. Lymphatic Filariasis (causes elephantiasis)
4. Onchocerciasis (river blindness)
5. Schistosomiasis (snail fever)
6. Soil-Transmitted Helminths (intestinal worms like hookworm, roundworm, whipworm)
7. Trachoma (a leading cause of infectious blindness)
8. Human African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)
9. Chagas Disease
10. Dengue and Chikungunya
11. Buruli Ulcer
12. Guinea Worm Disease
13. Echinococcosis
14. Foodborne Trematodiases
15. Scabies and other ectoparasites
16. Mycetoma, chromoblastomycosis, and other deep mycoses
17. Snakebite envenoming (added to the WHO list in 2017).

BOTTOM LINE: Just because some diseases are neglected "ignored" they become a very serious health concerns, in some health settings kalazar is misdiagnosed as malaria and when Identified there is lack of training and resources to adequately manage the disease. Therefore, there is a need to notify Ministry of health, Organizations.....e.t.c
That's the reason why I choose the disease as my research topic while persuing my diploma.

07/07/2025

The good sower and good seed yields a good harvest.

06/07/2025

When passing a crowd of people in the Custom market, Juba.

06/07/2025

Reaction to cold stethoscope 🩺

06/07/2025

Spotlight on a Character.
Follow Clinical Officer: Tito Jalou Dau for daily medical information 💯✔️

06/07/2025

🔹 50 Medical Abbreviations 📌

Abbreviation Meaning
1. BP = Blood Pressure
2. HR = Heart Rate
3. RR = Respiratory Rate
4. O₂ = Oxygen
5. PRN = As needed (pro re nata)
6. BID = Twice a day (bis in die)
7. TID = Three times a day (ter in die)
8. QID = Four times a day (quarter in die)
9. QD = Every day (quaque die)
10. QOD = Every other day
11. PO = By mouth (per os)
12. NPO = Nothing by mouth (nil per os)
13. IV = Intravenous
14. IM = Intramuscular
15. SC or SQ = Subcutaneous
16. Dx = Diagnosis
17. Rx = Prescription
18. Tx = Treatment
19. Fx = Fracture
20. Hx = History
21. Px = Prognosis or Physical exam
22. DNR = Do Not Resuscitate
23. ECG/EKG = Electrocardiogram
24. MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging
25. CT/CAT = Computed Tomography
26. CBC = Complete Blood Count
27. UA = Urinalysis
28. SOB = Shortness of Breath
29. WNL = Within Normal Limits
30. STAT = Immediately (from Latin "statim")
31. ICU = Intensive Care Unit
32. ER/ED = Emergency Room / Emergency Department
33. OR = Operating Room
34. H&P = History and Physical
35. BUN = Blood Urea Nitrogen
36. CPR = Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
37. D/C = Discharge or Discontinue
38. GTT = Glucose Tolerance Test
39. LMP = Last Menstrual Period
40. OB = Obstetrics
41. GYN = Gynecology
42. DM = Diabetes Mellitus
43. HTN = Hypertension
44. CAD = Coronary Artery Disease
45. CHF = Congestive Heart Failure
46. COPD = Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
47. TB = Tuberculosis
48. ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
49. PTSD = Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
50. UTI = Urinary Tract Infection

03/04/2025

03/04/2025

26/03/2025

Meningitis: What You Need to Know

Meningitis is a serious infection that causes inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Bacterial meningitis is the most dangerous and can lead to severe complications or death if not treated promptly.

Signs & Symptoms:

✅ Severe headache
✅ High fever
✅ Stiff neck
✅ Sensitivity to light
✅ Nausea or vomiting
✅ Confusion or difficulty concentrating

Who’s at Risk?

🔹 Infants & young children
🔹 College students in dormitories
🔹 Travelers to certain regions
🔹 People with weakened immune systems
Treatment depends on the cause

Prevention is Key!

💉 Get vaccinated (especially for bacterial meningitis)
🧼 Practice good hygiene
🙅 Avoid close contact with infected individuals

Meningitis can be deadly—early detection saves lives!

🔎 Stay Informed. Stay Protected.

07/02/2025

BREAKING NEWS: South Sudan has confirmed the first case of Mpox, Acting Minister of Health James Hoth Mai declared in a press conference on Friday. The positive case is of a resident of Juba's Kopuri suburb.
Eye Radio

23/01/2025

Good south Sudanese people after 90 days