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By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Why access to care, prevention, and equity must be at the center of our health system Why This Matters Now Every year on April 7, the world observes World Health Day, a reminder that health is not just a personal issue; it is a fundamental human right. Yet for many people,…

By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Why responsible antibiotic use matters for the health of Georgian communities Antibiotics: One of Medicine’s Greatest Discoveries Antibiotics are medicines designed to kill bacteria or stop them from growing. Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, antibiotics have transformed medicine and saved millions of lives worldwide (Fleming, 1929). They made it…

Simple steps every household in Georgia can take to prevent illness. By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Why Food Safety Matters Food brings families together. It nourishes our bodies and is central to our culture and daily life. But when food is not handled, stored, or cooked properly, it can also make people sick. Foodborne illness, commonly…

Why stress, depression, and anxiety deserve attention just like diabetes and heart disease. By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Mental Health Is Health When people talk about health, they often think about blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease. Mental health is rarely mentioned in the same conversation. Yet mental health is just as important as physical health.…

By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Understanding the warning signs, reducing fear, and encouraging early screening Understanding Cancer Cancer is a word that many people fear, often because it is linked to suffering and loss. In simple terms, cancer happens when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. These abnormal cells can form lumps,…

By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Why diabetes and high blood pressure are silently damaging kidneys across the country? What Do Your Kidneys Really Do? Most people do not think about their kidneys until something goes wrong. Yet these small organs play a big role in keeping the body healthy. The kidneys clean the blood by removing…

By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Why are more people in their 30s and 40s suffering heart attacks, and how can they be prevented? Understanding a Heart Attack A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a clot forming in a blood vessel that supplies the…

By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Understanding Stroke  A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly interrupted. This can occur when a clot blocks a blood vessel or when a blood vessel bursts. When the brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients, brain cells begin to die within minutes. The damage caused by a…