Dr G Olivier Medical Practice

10/12/2025

01/12/2025

This World AIDS Day, we stand with our patients and our community. Our practice is committed to providing safe, confidential, and judgment-free care—because everyone deserves access to testing, treatment, and support. Together, we can promote understanding, reduce stigma, and build a healthier future for all.

20/11/2025

Millions of people live with diabetes, yet many don’t realize they’re at risk. Regular check-ups, mindful choices, and simple lifestyle changes can make a significant impact. Managing diabetes is a journey that takes courage, discipline, and hope. Every healthy choice—every check-in and every act of self-care—matters. Celebrate your progress and be gentle with yourself during setbacks, knowing that each step forward is an investment in your well-being.

Your daily habits shape your future. Staying active, making mindful food choices, and monitoring your blood sugar can help prevent or manage diabetes more effectively than you might expect. Begin today, even if it’s with small steps, and remember that every effort you make brings you closer to better health.

10/11/2025

23/10/2025

WHAT IS MONKEYPOX?
It is a viral zoonotic disease (it can be transmitted to humans from infected animals, such as small rodents, monkeys, and other mammals) caused by the monkeypox virus. Once a person is infected by an animal, person-to-person transmission may then occur.

Most of the people will recover within 2-4weeks with appropriate care.

SYMPTOMS
Skin rash or mucosal lesions accompanied by:
* Rash on face, hands, feet, body, perianal area or ge****ls
* Rash in mouth, throat, eyes, va**na and a**s
* Fever
* Swollen lymph nodes
* Headaches
* Muscle and back aches
* Low energy
* Painful swelling inside your re**um (proctitis)
* Pain or difficulty when urinating

HOW DOES IT SPREAD?
- From animals to humans (zoonotic transmission): Contact with infected animals (e.g., rodents, primates) through hunting, skinning, cooking, or bites.
- Human‑to‑human transmission: This is mainly through close contact — especially:
* Skin‑to‑skin contact with lesions or rashes
* Contact with bodily fluids of an infected person
* Respiratory droplets (in prolonged face‑to‑face contact)
* Contact with contaminated materials (e.g., bedding, clothing)

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
- Avoid close, skin‑to‑skin contact with persons who have a rash that looks like mpox.
- Avoid contact with items that have been used by an infected person (bedding, clothing, towels).
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers caring for suspected/confirmed cases.
- Vaccines exist: Some smallpox vaccines are effective against mpox due to the related viruses.
- If you live in or travel to an area where mpox is endemic, avoid contact with wild animals (especially rodents, primates) or their raw meat.

TREATMENT AND VACCINATION
* Getting an mpox vaccine can help prevent infection. The vaccine should be given within 4 days of contact with someone who has mpox (or within up to 14 days if there are no symptoms).

If you are experiencing any of the signs and symptoms of Mpox, visit your nearest health facility.

10/10/2025

"Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act—and it’s just as important as physical health. This , let’s prioritize compassion, connection, and care.

29/04/2025

Struggling with a nagging cough and chest discomfort?

It could be bronchitis — inflammation of the airways that can make breathing tough. Stay hydrated, rest, and see a doctor if symptoms linger!