Category: Health tips

A well-prepared appointment helps your doctor understand you better and treat you more effectively.

Before your appointment

• Write down your symptoms: since when, at what times, and how severe they are
• List your current treatments, including those taken without a prescription
• Gather your latest test and imaging results
• Prepare your questions

With SanTech

Your record, test results and appointments are all in your patient space: your doctor has the information they need, in complete confidentiality.

These tips are provided for information only and do not replace the advice of a healthcare professional.

During heatwaves, the body loses a lot of water. Children, older people and people with chronic illnesses are the most at risk.

Essential steps

• Drink regularly, without waiting until you feel thirsty
• Avoid physical exertion during the hottest hours
• Stay in the shade and in well-ventilated rooms
• Eat fruit and vegetables with a high water content

Warning signs

A dry mouth, dark urine, dizziness, cramps or headaches are warning signs. In case of confusion, high fever or fainting, contact an emergency service immediately.

These tips are provided for information only and do not replace the advice of a healthcare professional.

Malaria remains a common disease in Senegal, especially during and after the rainy season. A few simple steps significantly reduce the risk.

Avoid mosquito bites

• Sleep under an insecticide-treated net every night, including children and pregnant women
• Wear long, covering clothes in the evening
• Use an age-appropriate repellent

Reduce mosquito breeding sites

• Empty containers where water collects around the house
• Cover water storage containers

See a doctor quickly

Fever, chills, headaches or intense fatigue: see a doctor without delay. A rapid test can confirm the diagnosis so the right treatment can begin. Do not take antimalarial drugs without medical advice.

These tips are provided for information only and do not replace the advice of a healthcare professional.