Author: Chioma Alaedu | chiomaalaedu4@gmail.com In recent times, the world has witnessed a growing concern over the rebirth of infectious diseases, one of which is monkeypox. Monkeypox was once considered a rare zoonotic disease primarily found in central and western Africa. This virus was first identified in humans in the Democratic Republic of Congo in […]
Author: Ebube Nwamah Back in 2020, when the deadly Coronavirus disease hit an overpopulated yet underdeveloped nation like Nigeria, there was panic all around. We all thought Nigeria wouldn’t make it. Besides the number of cases we envisaged, people also feared for the nation’s economy, the survival of its people, and the future of its […]
The human workforce is perhaps the most devastating. Nigeria has less than 90 clinical oncologists, a woefully inadequate number to serve a population of such size. This shortage is further worsened by “The Japa Syndrome”, a brain drain that sees skilled healthcare professionals fleeing to greener pastures, leaving behind a nation grappling with a medical crisis in the hands of a depleted workforce.
You can only begin to imagine how African mothers would jump for joy if they heard about a vaccine that can cure the dreaded malaria. That was exactly the case in October 2021. The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced RTS, S as a Malaria vaccine recommended for broad use. It was historic!
Author: Uchegbu Henry Favour Health and well-being in Africa are influenced by various factors that are unique to the continent, including culture, society, countries, and regions. African culture emphasizes communal living and interconnectedness, where an individual’s well-being is closely intertwined with the community’s welfare. A holistic approach to healthcare is an essential aspect of wellness […]