16 Days of Activism: Uniting against Gender-Based Violence
Gender-based violence stands as a global crisis, intertwining public health, gender equality, and human rights concerns. Shockingly, it affects 1 in 3 women worldwide, underlining its systemic nature. The crucial period from November 25 to December 10…
The silent surge of diabetes and the dangers of looking away – By Segun Adeleke
Diabetes is claiming vast health-lands across the world. The silent surge is not only looking dangerous but portends multifaceted dangers if we continue to look down on the numbers. There is a projection of a global diabetic population of 643 million by…
World Toilet Day 2023:How sanitation revolution can end the scourge of open defecation – By Titilayo Ilesanmi
Today is world toilet day, an 24 hour opportunity in the year 2023 to catalogue the progress made so far in sanitary behaviours around the world. Howbeit, it is expedient to come into an understanding of the pervading health risks that comes with…
Why UNICEF pledged $1 billion dollars to address teenage pregnancy in Nigeria
Why UNICEF pledged $1 billion dollars to address adolescent pregnancy problems in Nigeria may not be far-fetched. It is expectedly a direct response to the alarming rate of teenage pregnancy in Nigeria. Contigent on this, the United Nations Children Fund…
The Surprising Power of 22 Minutes a Day
22 Minutes of exercising yourself can break the spell of a sedentary lifestyle. In this age of relentless screens and sedentary routines, the countdown to a healthier life might be shorter than we think. A recent study which touched on the…
Tiny Hands, Big Impact: Nurturing a Hygienic Future – By Segun Adeleke
Tiny hands can become cleaner when consistent handwashing is key. Handwashing as a practice must start early for far reaching healthful benefits. A small act like handwashing emerges as a formidable shield against infectious diseases, especially for the…
Newly approved drug grabs breast cancer by the jugular
A newly approved drug, Anastrozole is now on the radar of global medicine as one that could stop the hurt of breast cancer for a long time. The new drug after surviving a lengthy trial was authorised recently by the Medicines and Healthcare products…
Beyond Hospitals: Unraveling Nigeria’s Health Equation
Beyond hospitals, Nigeria’s health equation is cumbersome and hopefully, the leadership can see that. A seasoned expert who shed light on this fundamental truth, explains that the solution to Nigeria’s health issues extends far beyond the…
Taking a detour from the tunnel of depression
Taking a detour from the tunnel of depression is not one to steer with kid gloves. Nah! Depression is a complex mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in activities. It…
Unsafe abortion: The whispers of pain – by Saheed Ibrahim
Unsafe abortion is a different layer of pain. An investigative reporter and bandwidth journalist, Saheed Ibrahim shares this story. Rape, Incest and Doubt of Motherhood Lara Adekunle (not real name) was a teenager betrayed by her blood…