“Health is wealth-” A simple phrase yet one of the most profound truths humanity has ever known. Today, as we mark World Health Day, we are reminded that health is not a luxury. It is not optional. It is the very foundation upon which our lives are built. Brief History Read more…
Obesity is not just about weight, it’s about systems, stigma and survival. On the 4th of March, world obesity day is marked to raise awareness and advocate for practical solutions in addressing the global obesity crises. Obesity is an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health, Read more…
“Every movement counts. Your body remembers the care you give it.”Fitness is not only about having a structured workout routine or going to the gym for sets and reps of cardio. Sometimes, it is found in simple moments of movement that clear our minds, strengthen our bodies, and leave us Read more…
World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day is celebrated annually on the 30th of January. However, unlike what the word “neglected” suggests, these diseases very much exist among us. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that about 1.4 billion people require interventions against NTDs. A large proportion of this population is Read more…
Every year on January 23, Maternal Health Awareness Day invites the world to pause and reflect on one of the mostcritical and often overlooked public health issues: the health and survival of women during pregnancy,childbirth, and the postpartum period.It is a day to amplify voices, share evidence, and confront uncomfortable Read more…
National Birth Defects Prevention Awareness Month is observed to raise awareness about birth defects, promote preventive measures and encourage healthier pregnancies and births. Birth defects are structural, functional or metabolic abnormalities that occur during fetal development and may be present at birth. They can affect physical appearance, organ function, development, Read more…
Paget’s awareness day was established to honour the contributions of James Paget, a British surgeon and pathologist who first discovered the disease. This year’s theme focuses on ‘the pain in paget’s disease’, not an ordinary pain caused by abnormal sensory signals.Paget’s disease is a disorder of bone remodelling-Remodeling being a Read more…
When 52-year-old Mrs. Bisi began to feel breathless after climbing just a few steps, she thought it was stress or the harmattan dust.The breathlessness did not go away. It grew worse: first while walking to the bus stop, then even during simple chores. A nagging cough and wheezing soon followed. Read more…
A lot of people have properly heard the word diabetes and most often people have the idea that diabetes is only a condition that results from consumption of lots of sugar. That idea is not far fetched from what diabetes really represents. Diabetes mellitus(DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by Read more…