By Divine Ebubechukwu Nigeria is facing a significant obstacle due to its large population and expanding healthcare requirements: the persistent increase in healthcare expenses. This […]
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Tackling Tuberculosis in Children
Despite being frequently overlooked in favor of its adult counterpart, tuberculosis (TB) in children is a serious worldwide health issue that requires immediate attention and […]
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: A Threat to Women’s Health in Nigeria
By Divine Ifeanyichukwu Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a serious and much too frequently underrated menace to the reproductive well-being of Nigerian women. (WHO […]
Alzheimer’s Disease: Diagnosis and Treatments
Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most prevalent type of dementia, representing about 60–80% of all dementia worldwide. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that […]
Mental Health and its Attention Deficit
“Mad? No! No!! No!!! I take an exception to that.””How can you say I am mad, just because I was bargaining? Madam please, don’t say […]
How Environmental Pollution is Devastating the Health of Nigerian Children
Environmental pollution is not just about dirty air or unclean water — it is about children gasping for breath, falling behind in school, and dying […]
US Surgeons Achieve World’s First Human Bladder Transplant
This historic operation signifies a monumental advancement in transplant medicine. Bladder transplants had previously been deemed unfeasible due to the intricate vascular structures of the […]
Only 2.5% of Nigerians with hypertension control blood pressure: NHS
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria. Recent data indicates that only 2.8% of Nigerians with hypertension […]
Sleep Disorder – Don’t Envy Shift Workers
It’s always a welcome idea for most people when they nail a job that is run on a shift basis. Some people relish it most […]
Obesity – Answering the ‘Who Is Older’ Question
Ever heard, ‘What’s wrong with you? Is it because you look bigger? He is not your mate o! He is older than you…’ – Very […]