Stroke is a condition where part of the brain loses blood supply due to a clot (ischaemic stroke) or bleeding (haemorrhagic stroke). Prompt recognition and

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a condition affecting the heart valves, usually following an episode of rheumatic fever. The disease can gradually damage the heart

Rheumatic fever is a systemic condition that can affect the heart, joints, skin, and nervous system. It usually develops after an untreated or poorly treated

Pericarditis is the inflammation of the thin sac surrounding the heart, called the pericardium. It can be acute and short-lived, last several weeks, or even

High blood pressure (hypertension) is already dangerous when uncontrolled, but when it rises to extremely high levels, it can cause sudden and life-threatening complications. This

Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in Uganda. It means that the force of blood against

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common heart rhythm problems. It occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) lose their

Pulmonary oedema is a condition where fluid builds up in the lungs, usually due to heart failure. This leads to difficulty in breathing and is

Heart failure is a clinical syndrome where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, even when venous return is adequate. If