50 conditions. Decoded for everyone.
Pre-decoded explanations of the most common diagnoses in underserved communities globally — no internet hunt required.
Tuberculosis
Bacterial lung infection that spreads through the air; treatable with months of antibiotics.
InfectiousMalaria
Mosquito-borne parasite causing fever and chills; preventable and treatable with the right meds.
InfectiousHIV / AIDS
Virus that weakens the immune system; with daily medication, people live long, healthy lives.
EndocrineType 2 Diabetes
Body struggles to use sugar properly; managed with diet, activity, and medication.
CardiovascularHypertension
High blood pressure that quietly damages the heart and kidneys over time.
CancerCervical Cancer
Cancer of the cervix, mostly caused by HPV; highly preventable with screening.
CancerBreast Cancer
Cancer that starts in breast tissue; outcomes are best when caught early.
HematologicSickle Cell Disease
Inherited red blood cell disorder causing pain crises and anemia.
RespiratoryAsthma
Airways tighten and swell, making breathing hard; controlled with inhalers.
InfectiousDengue Fever
Mosquito-borne viral illness with high fever and body aches.
InfectiousCholera
Severe watery diarrhea from contaminated water; treatable with rapid rehydration.
InfectiousTyphoid
Bacterial infection from contaminated food or water; treated with antibiotics.
Mental HealthPostpartum Depression
Persistent sadness and exhaustion after childbirth; treatable and not your fault.
ReproductivePreeclampsia
Pregnancy condition with high blood pressure that needs urgent monitoring.
NeurologicalStroke
Blood flow to the brain is blocked or bleeds; every minute matters.
CardiovascularHeart Disease
Conditions affecting heart vessels and rhythm; lifestyle plus meds save lives.
RenalKidney Disease
Kidneys lose ability to filter blood; managed with diet, meds, and monitoring.
HepaticHepatitis B
Viral liver infection; vaccine-preventable and treatable.
HematologicAnemia
Low red blood cell count causing fatigue; often treatable with iron or B12.
NutritionalMalnutrition
Body lacks nutrients to function; reversible with proper feeding programs.
Mental HealthPTSD
Lasting distress after trauma; therapy and medication help recovery.
Mental HealthAnxiety Disorder
Persistent worry that interferes with life; very treatable.
Mental HealthSchizophrenia
Brain condition affecting thoughts and perception; medication helps stability.
NeurologicalEpilepsy
Recurrent seizures from abnormal brain activity; controlled with daily meds.
SensoryCataracts
Clouding of the eye lens; restored with a short surgery.
SensoryGlaucoma
Eye pressure damaging the optic nerve; daily drops can save sight.
PediatricCleft Palate
Opening in the roof of the mouth; corrected with surgery in early childhood.
ReproductiveObstetric Fistula
Childbirth injury causing leakage; surgically repairable.
InfectiousChagas Disease
Parasitic illness from kissing bugs; can damage the heart silently.
InfectiousLeishmaniasis
Parasitic disease from sandflies causing skin sores or organ damage.
InfectiousSchistosomiasis
Parasitic worm infection from freshwater; treatable with a single drug.
CardiovascularRheumatic Heart Disease
Heart valve damage from untreated strep infections in childhood.
RespiratoryPneumonia
Lung infection causing cough and fever; treated with antibiotics or antivirals.
PediatricRotavirus
Virus causing severe diarrhea in young children; vaccine-preventable.
InfectiousMeasles
Highly contagious virus; vaccine-preventable, dangerous in malnourished kids.
NeurologicalMeningitis
Infection of the brain's lining; needs urgent hospital care.
InfectiousSepsis
Body's extreme reaction to infection; a true emergency.
CancerProstate Cancer
Cancer of the prostate gland; many are slow-growing and very treatable.
CancerColorectal Cancer
Cancer of the colon or rectum; screening catches it early.
CancerOral Cancer
Cancer in the mouth or throat; tied to tobacco and HPV.
MusculoskeletalCervical Spondylosis
Wear and tear of neck spine; managed with therapy and pain control.
MusculoskeletalOsteoarthritis
Joint cartilage breakdown causing pain; movement and weight control help.
Mental HealthLupus
Immune system attacks the body's own tissues; managed with medication.
EndocrineThyroid Disease
Thyroid makes too much or too little hormone; daily pills usually fix it.
ReproductivePCOS
Hormonal condition affecting periods, fertility, and metabolism.
ReproductiveEndometriosis
Tissue like the uterine lining grows elsewhere, causing pain.
ReproductiveFibroids
Non-cancerous growths in the uterus that may cause heavy bleeding.
PediatricPreterm Birth Complications
Health issues in babies born too early; specialized care saves lives.
PediatricNeonatal Jaundice
Yellow skin in newborns from extra bilirubin; usually treated with light therapy.
NutritionalChildhood Malnutrition
Lack of nutrients during growth years; reversible with proper feeding.
InfectiousHIV-TB Co-infection
Common dual diagnosis; both treatable with coordinated care.