Health emergencies, such as pandemics and natural disasters, can have a devastating impact on communities, especially those that are already vulnerable. These events can intensify existing inequalities and overly affect certain groups, such as the poor, elderly, and those with underlying health conditions. In this write up, we will explore the ways in which health […]
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My name is Modina Ogunmade. During the month of December last year, my son Ezekiel Segun became unwell. We thought it was a fever, so we treated him at home but he did not get better, so we took him to the general hospital in Iba. During his hospital stay, his stomach swelled, and we […]
Currently, Nigeria is faced with diverse health issues ranging from Malaria, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDs, Stroke, Lassa Fever to mention a few which have resulted in over 90,000 deaths in a month. Despite her population Nigeria is lagging in keeping its people alive as there is a great vacuum in the health sector. Factors affecting Health Emergencies […]
The state of men’s health is just as critical as their failure to celebrate International Men’s Day. As compared to women, men don’t get regular checkups. There has been a result of many deaths due to irregular concern for their health. The fact that you should visit a hospital for regular checkups does not make […]
Being kind to others and making their lives better is an act of kindness. You can form meaningful relationships through it, and you can connect with others. Kindness can be practiced towards other people or towards ourselves, resulting in positive mental, physical changes and reducing stress levels as well as boosting the body’s production of […]
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Nigerians are strong and unexpectedly unaffected by Cancer is a false statement. Cancer has remained top of the list of ailments that are indiscriminately reducing the well-being and wholeness of persons across the world, particularly, in developing countries like Nigeria. In Nigeria, cancer leads to over,000 deaths per annum( 30924 for men and 40 647 […]
While growing, did you ever wonder how babies came to be? And when you came across an adolescent or a woman with menstrual products, I am sure you thought within you: “why is she wearing pampers?” The growth process continued, and sooner than you thought, the need for the use of what seemingly looked like […]
Road accidents can happen very quickly, one minute you’re driving peacefully along the road and the next minute, everything has gone downhill. Car accidents can result in injuries, unplanned hospital bills, emotional stress and even loss of lives. As much as accidents are unforeseen and unpredictable events, there are still roles we can play and […]
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A couple had to travel, so they dropped the children with the grandmother who lives at Makoko, Lagos. At the couple returned, they went to pick their children. On getting home, the three children were seriously sick and were admitted to hospital for medical treatment. The children were diagnosed with meningitis and were severely ill. […]
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Malaria is a life-threatening blood-borne infection. It is caused by a parasite belonging to the Plasmodium genus. 5 types of Plasmodium parasites infect humans and occurs all over the world. Symptoms of malaria vary from an uncomplicated one to severe malaria. In uncomplicated malaria, symptoms progress through cold & hot temperatures, fever, aches, and general […]