Regular screening and early detection can significantly reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality associated with colorectal cancer
Counselling by trained professionals can enhance contraceptive use
Timely vaccination against cancer-causing HPV and regular screenings can prevent cervical cancer and save lives
Misinformation related to diabetes and its management can prove detrimental to well-being of a patient
Prevention and timely disease management are key to saving lives in HIV/ AIDS
The absence of a structured primary care system has contributed significantly to inadequate provision of child healthcare
The goal should be to diagnose osteoporosis before the first fragility fracture occurs
There is a need to raise awareness regarding the transmission and control of dengue fever
Early detection and timely management can reduce the risk of mortality in childhood cancers
The benefits of breastfeeding have long been established
Despite control and prevention programmes, hepatitis B and C are increasing in the country
Coping with mental health issues requires acknowledgement of their existence
We must learn from regional countries and benefit from their experiences
Implementation of a family practice-based model of primary healthcare requires not just well-trained family physicians but also other healthcare staff
Urgent policy decisions are needed to stop an obesity pandemic
For a successful transition to healthy diet, myths and misconceptions have to be dealt with systematically
Regulation and quality assurance in allied healthcare systems remain a concern
There is a need to develop multi-strategy interventions to deal with the growing incidence of breast cancer
A family physician-led primary healthcare system can serve as a good model
A family physician-led comprehensive primary care is the key to successful implementation of universal health coverage
