Introduction
Fibromyalgia is often called the “invisible illness” because those living with it may appear healthy on the outside while …
Health & Medicine
THE IMPACT OF ITN (INSECTICIDE-TREATED NET) ON MALARIA PREVENTION
Introduction
Do you know that some pregnant women have experienced stillbirths, miscarriages, and lost their pregnancies because they had malaria? …
Mental Illness and Spiritual Attacks: Challenging Mental Health Misconceptions in Nigeria
Introduction
For many years, people have debated whether “madness” is a spiritual or mental illness, a punishment from the gods, …
FIRST PERIOD: FROM THE SHOCK OF THE UNKNOWN TO THE PRIDE OF WOMANHOOD
Introduction
In many African families, menstruation remains a subject buried under a heavy blanket of silence and misplaced modesty. As …
From Fear to Hope: Nigeria’s Journey with HIV/AIDS
Introduction
Few diseases have changed the social and public health landscape of Nigeria as profoundly as HIV/AIDS. When HIV emerged …
Neglected Tropical Diseases in Benin: Consolidating Gains, Accelerating Elimination
Introduction
Neglected tropical diseases, such as onchocerciasis, soil-transmitted helminth infections, schistosomiasis, leprosy and Buruli ulcer, can cause disabilities, lasting stigma …
Childhood Fever: Recognizing Causes, Red flags and Safe Care
Introduction
The child’s brain is a sensitive and still maturing organ that functions as growth and movement controller, learning, thinking …
Alcohol Helps You Sleep Better? Understanding Alcohol and Sleep Quality
Introduction
Have you made the experience of being drunk and tried to sleep? There are many people who have been …
Protecting Youth from the Harmful Effects of Alcohol
Introduction
Imagine an Africa where young people are healthy, focused and able to pursue their ambitions without alcohol standing in …
TOO YOUNG FOR BLOOD PRESSURE? THINK AGAIN!
Introduction
The world believes that youth is often associated with good health, energy, and strength. A misconception we continue to …