Dr Chris Peterson
The Citizen Tanzania
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Get screening done before it is too late
As medical professionals, we understand that apart from the physical discomfort, the psychological factors are important as sensitive examination involves exposure of private parts of the body... → Read More
The importance of regular breast cancer screening
It’s October dear ladies and gentlemen, the month whereby we commemorate our efforts to combat breast cancer and of course to honor the lives of our loved ones who lost their battle against this deadly disease. → Read More
Planning to conceive any time soon? Read this...
Many times, I take time to speak to my patients when they attend reproductive child health clinics; on the importance of partners discussing together about some of the major crucial parenting issues → Read More
Key role fathers must play in breastfeeing of their babies
Last week was breast-feeding week, as it is usually the case from 1st to 2nd of August every year. We share the messages to the public on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for both the infant and the mother. → Read More
The impact of racism on our health and healthcare system
A friend of mine Amos, a Tanzanian who is currently residing in United States, last week shared his heart-breaking experience with me about his visit to a walk-in medical facility for emergency care following a sudden painful medical condition. → Read More
Breaking the silence: Helping young men with impotence
How can we keep saying that older people are the main candidates of erection dysfunction (ED) in the era where, if I attend to ten young men daily, more than four complain of erection issues? → Read More
How this pandemic has affected African girl-child differently
As I write this article, the news of 100 pregnant primary school girls report from Tunduru district few weeks ago after closure of schools due to Covid-19 pandemic still haunt me. → Read More
Awareness: Don’t be hesitant to ask your doctor questions
When you go to the doctor it’s typically for a specific problem, such as a cold, stomach pain or other issue that you want to get better. But often in their haste to be cured, patients fail to ask → Read More
Ways to build trust with your doctor for effective treatment
This is usually my mantra to every new patient who walks in my consultation room: ‘My job is to keep you healthy, please promise me in advance that you won’t withhold any important information with → Read More
Here’s why drinking alcohol during pregnancy is not okay
Wondering if it’s okay to have an occasional drink during pregnancy? Worried because you already did before you found out you were expecting? Here’s what you need to know about drinking alcohol during pregnancy. → Read More
Understanding the symptoms of coronavirus while at home
You’re doing all you can to keep coronavirus at bay. That is; you are staying indoors, maintaining social distance, regularly washing hands and disinfecting objects you touch the most, including your mobile phones. That is quite an effort! → Read More
How to do social distancing during this virus pandemic
An unfortunate truth about Covid-19 is that it can be spread by people who show no symptoms. When symptoms do appear, the timeline also varies. Some people show symptoms as soon as the third day and some take as long as 14 days or so. → Read More
How to do social distancing during this virus pandemic
An unfortunate truth about Covid-19 is that it can be spread by people who show no symptoms. When symptoms do appear, the timeline also varies. Some people show symptoms as soon as the third day and some take as long as 14 days or so. → Read More
How to safely disinfect your phone to keep viruses at bay
Coronavirus outbreak continues to be at the forefront of people’s minds, especially after Tanzania registered its first coronavirus death. If you’ve been following the latest updates on coronavirus from reliable sources, you’ve likely heard that social distancing, hand washing, liberal use of hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes and other good hygiene habits can keep the virus at bay. → Read More
My school of thought on how we should respond to Covid-19
Coronavirus is here, and the atmosphere is no longer the same. In some parts of the city, people are on a panic-mode. Shops are flooded by people searching for hand-sanitisers and masks, most around the streets are masked, some with even medical gloves on their palms. → Read More
Be very vigilant where you get your news about coronavirus
As coronavirus spreads, so do all kinds of myths and rumours about it. Also known as COVID-19, let’s take a look at some of the misinformation and misconceptions to make sure you’re getting the right information about the virus. → Read More
Dear men, not all lumps on your testicle signal cancer
Inspite of various cancer awareness campaigns, every man still dreads upon that “lump on testicle” scenario. The concept that all testicle lumps are cancerous, is one of the most sought after myths probably arising from fear and lack of information. → Read More
A candid conversation on safe sex can save your teenager’s life
It had been a while since I heard from Janeth, 17, my young sister and a friend from my village I grew up. Our friendship actually started about three years ago at a community-health outreach programme in our village. I remember her telling me that she was inpsired to become a doctor just like me. → Read More
Doctor’s diary: Cancer doesn’t kill people but ignorance does
No one is promised to live forever, this ugly truth will always walk with us. As a Christian, the bible tells me that a person should live for at least 60 years or more. → Read More
Blood in the urine: Possible causes of this strange sign
Last week, I received an email from Agnes (not her real name), a regular reader. She writes: → Read More