Our medical review policy sets the standard for health-related information published by Parenting.Africa. It is designed to help readers understand what our health content can and cannot do.
Medical review policy for Parenting.Africa
Parenting.Africa provides general educational information. It does not diagnose illness, prescribe treatment or replace care from a qualified healthcare professional who knows a person’s medical history and local circumstances.
When expert review is used
Higher-risk or clinically specific topics may be reviewed by a suitably qualified health professional. When a page states that it was medically reviewed, we aim to identify the reviewer and relevant credentials. We will not label content as medically reviewed unless that review has occurred.
Sources for health content
We prioritize credible and current sources appropriate to the subject, including recognized public-health authorities, government health agencies, professional medical bodies and peer-reviewed research.
African healthcare context
Healthcare systems, medicine availability, vaccination schedules and official recommendations may differ by country. Country-specific information should identify its jurisdiction, and readers should verify local guidance with their health authority or clinician.
Urgent and emergency situations
Online content is not appropriate for diagnosing or managing an emergency. If a child, parent or pregnant person may be seriously ill or in immediate danger, seek urgent local medical help.
Updates and corrections
Health guidance can change. We aim to update materially outdated information and correct substantive errors when identified. Readers may report concerns through our Contact page.