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Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement.
World Malaria Day; Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement. Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable. World [...]
Maintaining Good Oral Health
World Oral Health Day is observed on the 20th of March every year. It is a global campaign aimed at creating awareness about the importance of oral health and the need to promote good dental hygiene practices. We are reminded [...]
Common medical emergencies and how to manage them at home
There are some 'basic' medical emergencies that occur every now and then; conditions or injuries that might not seem like a big deal at first, but if left untreated, they could spiral into something much more severe. When such emergencies [...]
How to achieve your health goals this year.
Introduction It's a new year, and as usual, you've written down a number of health and fitness goals you plan to achieve this year. This is a gentle reminder that those goals won't work unless you do. To ensure we [...]
4 MYTHS ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER
Introduction Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in a woman’s cervix which is the entrance to her womb. Cervical cancer is termed the fourth most common cancer among women globally. The popularity of this particular cancer has [...]
Tips for staying healthy during Harmattan
Nigerians and other West Africans can relate to Harmattan. For those who have not experienced Harmattan, it is a season that starts between late November and typically ends in February. The Harmattan season is characterized by cold–dry wind, and heavy [...]





