Job Vacancy: Marketing Specialist

Join the Binyoh Team as a Temporary Marketing Specialist ! Are you a passionate and dynamic individual with a flair for engaging with people? Do you want to be a part of a groundbreaking femtech startup that's empowering African women in their sexual and reproductive health journey? Look no further! Job Title: Temporary Marketing Activation Specialist Duration: 1-week contract Location: Abuja, Nigeria About Binyoh: Binyoh Inc. is a leading female health technology (femtech) startup dedicated to providing tailored sexual and reproductive health content to African women. Our innovative app offers a safe space for women to connect, learn, and access professional advice on their intimate health needs. Job Description: As a Temporary Marketing Activation Specialist at Binyoh, you will play a pivotal role in spreading the word about our app and onboarding new female users. You will be the face of Binyoh during physical activations, connecting directly with potential users and guiding t...
Post a Comment

HIV/AIDS and Women's Health - Part One

 

What are HIV and AIDS?

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It harms your immune system by destroying the white blood cells that fight infection. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is the final stage of the disease with HIV. Not everyone with HIV develops AIDS.

How does HIV spread?

HIV can spread in different ways:

  • Through unprotected sex with a person who has HIV. This is the most common way it spreads. Women may be at greater risk of being infected with HIV during sexual contact than men. For example, vaginal tissue is fragile and can tear during sex. This can let HIV enter the body. Also, the vagina has a large surface area that can be exposed to the virus.
  • By sharing drug needles
  • Through contact with the blood of a person who has HIV
  • From mother to baby during pregnancy childbirth, or breastfeeding

How does HIV/AIDS affect women differently from men?

Statistics show that in sub-Saharan Africa, the region hardest hit by the epidemic, about 8.6 million people between the ages of 15 and 24 live with HIV or AIDS. Of these, 5.7 million are young women.  Women who have HIV/AIDS have some different problems from men:

  • Complications such as
    • Repeated vaginal yeast infections
    • Severe pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
    • A higher risk of cervical cancer
    • Menstrual cycle problems
    • A higher risk of osteoporosis
    • Entering menopause younger or having more severe hot flashes
  • Different, sometimes more severe, side effects from the medicines that treat HIV/AIDS
  • Drug interactions between some HIV/AIDS medicines and hormonal birth control
  • The risk of giving HIV to their baby while pregnant or during childbirth

Are there treatments for HIV/AIDS?

There is no cure, but there are many medicines to treat HIV infection and the infections and cancers that come with it. People who get early treatment can live longer and healthier lives.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Job Vacancy: Marketing Specialist

Join the Binyoh Team as a Temporary Marketing Specialist ! Are you a passionate and dynamic individual with a flair for engaging with people? Do you want to be a part of a groundbreaking femtech startup that's empowering African women in their sexual and reproductive health journey? Look no further! Job Title: Temporary Marketing Activation Specialist Duration: 1-week contract Location: Abuja, Nigeria About Binyoh: Binyoh Inc. is a leading female health technology (femtech) startup dedicated to providing tailored sexual and reproductive health content to African women. Our innovative app offers a safe space for women to connect, learn, and access professional advice on their intimate health needs. Job Description: As a Temporary Marketing Activation Specialist at Binyoh, you will play a pivotal role in spreading the word about our app and onboarding new female users. You will be the face of Binyoh during physical activations, connecting directly with potential users and guiding t...
Read

Self-medication and the rise of drug-resistant infections

Image
In recent years, self-medication has become increasingly common as people seek quick solutions to their health problems. The ease of access to over-the-counter drugs and the desire to avoid the hassle of visiting a doctor often leads individuals to self-diagnose and self-prescribe medications. However, self-medication can have serious consequences, particularly when it comes to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its impact on our health. Understanding Self-Medication Self-medication involves the use of medications without proper medical guidance or supervision. It can include over-the-counter drugs, herbal remedies, and even prescription medications obtained without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication often arises from various factors, such as convenience, perceived cost savings, lack of time, and the belief that one can accurately diagnose and treat their symptoms without professional help. The Connection Between Self-Medication and AMR Antimicrobial resist...
Read

The Healthy and Delicious Way to Lose Weight

Image
If you want to lose weight and improve your health, try the African diet plan. This is a way of eating based on the healthy food traditions of people with African roots, which are rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and lean animal proteins. The African diet plan can help you shed excess pounds, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and prevent or manage diabetes and other chronic diseases. Here are some tips on how to follow the African diet plan for losing weight: 1.      Eat colourful fruits and vegetables every day. They are low in calories but high in fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can boost your immune system and protect you from diseases. Fruits and vegetables also fill you up and prevent you from overeating. Go for a rainbow of colours, from tomatoes, cabbage, spinach, avocado, mango, ackee, papaya, jackfruit, eggplant or green vegetables like green beans, callaloo, okra and spinach. 2.  ...
Read