Monkeypox: A Growing Global Health Concern
Monkeypox (mpox) is emerging as a global health threat, with recent outbreaks leading to increased international attention and concern. Once mainly confined to Central and West Africa, the disease has seen a worrying rise in cases across multiple regions…
What a Healthier World Means
The concept of a healthier world encompasses more than just the absence of illness; it signifies an environment where health equity, accessible care, and holistic well-being are prioritized for all. The WHO Youth Council’s recent call to action…
Experts Call for Strengthened Palliative Care Policies at Ibadan Roundtable
It’s a step better at empathy especially for those waiting their time. To mark the 2024 World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, the Center for Palliative Care in Ibadan, Nigeria, organized a roundtable discussion focused on the progress and…
The Vaccine That Stole My Life: Larry Lowe’s Agony After the Covid Booster
The vaccination that followed the Covid-19 plague a few years ago had a vague feeling to it. Some accepted it under strict restrictions, others called it bluff. Others think, the vaccine or booster as it were would do more harm than good. Larry Lowe…
The Crucial Role of Parents in Ensuring Thorough Immunization in Nigeria
Vaccines won’t save lives in isolation; societal members must play their roles, especially parents. Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools for preventing infectious diseases in children, and in Nigeria, parental involvement is essential in…
The Plenitude Benefits of Papaya
Papaya leaf water a natural elixir you shouldn’t ignore. Papaya is a tropical fruit well-known for its vibrant color and sweet taste, but what many people are unaware of is the immense power contained within its leaves. Papaya leaf water, in particular,…
Immunization in Nigeria: How Life-Saving Benefits can Override the barriers
Herd immunity is achievable. Immunization remains one of the most critical and cost-effective public health interventions, effectively reducing morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. Despite significant progress globally, recent data…
UNICEF Calls for Urgent Child Immunization to Tackle Health Inequalities in Nigeria
Rapid immunization is instructive for her immunity. That’s right! As Nigeria grapples with childhood diseases and increasing cases of zero-dose children, UNICEF is ramping up its efforts to boost immunization coverage, particularly in underserved…
Nigeria’s Missed Opportunity: How Failing to Act on Mpox Exposes Gaps in Public Health Preparedness
Had Nigeria learnt anything from epidemics or pandemics? The outbreak of monkeypox, now rebranded as Mpox, should have prompted Nigerian authorities to take decisive actions, but their lack of urgency exposes troubling gaps in public health preparedness.…
Open Defecation Starts with You: A Call to Personal and Collective Responsibility
Open defecation remains a serious health and environmental challenge in Nigeria, with nearly 25 percent of the population still practicing it in 2024. Despite government efforts to address this, progress remains slow, and the situation persists,…