ABSTRACT
Buruli ulcer (BU) is a tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans (M. ulcerans) but with “unknown” means of transmission. In order to help reduce this disease, many preventive and treatment measures have been recommended and used in the past years around the globe. This aims to review BU disability problems, prevention and treatment procedures used in Ghana. The review was done by soliciting information from literatures, published articles, news reports and presentations on Buruli ulcer disability prevention and treatment in Ghana. BU disease results in disabilities such as contractures, amputation of the arms and legs, loss of eyes and eyelids and loss of nose among others. Antimicrobial therapies, prevention of deformities and surgical interventions have been the main treatment options for BU in Ghana. Prevention of disabilities caused by BU can be achieved by early detection, treatment of the disease supported by intensive health education programs within the prone areas and empowerment of patients through small-scale welfare grants.
ABSTRACT
The breast is a sign of female sexual identity. However, there are some anomalies that affect normal breast development. These abnormalities could have physiological, psychological and psychosocial effects on an individual and could result in the person developing a negative self image. Not much study on these anomalies has been carried out even though most people are likely to suffer from any one of these breast developmental abnormalities (BDA) than breast cancer. Awareness on these abnormalities is very low unlike breast cancer. Due to low awareness, people with this form of condition are not aware of measures available. Incidence of these anomalies could be high hence the need to educate people on these abnormalities. This review seeks to create the awareness on BDAs and the necessary interventions available.