Every two seconds, someone, somewhere in the world, needs blood. It could be a child battling leukemia, a mother in labour with unexpected complications, or a road accident victim fighting for life. And yet, the solution often lies in something incredibly simple—the willingness of a stranger to give. That’s the Read more…
First of all, what is CPR? It stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and is a method of manually pumping the heart to keep blood and oxygen flowing to the brain and other vital organs until medical help arrives. AED which stands for Automated External Defibrillator is a portable device which analyzes Read more…
World No Tobacco Day is celebrated yearly on the 31st of may. It is an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to advocate for better measures and policies against the consumption of tobacco globally. It should serve as an effective reminder and platform for governments, health institutions and Read more…
Hypertension also known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition that affects millions worldwide. It’s a silent killer that can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and blindness if left uncontrolled. The statistics are alarming. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1 billion people worldwide Read more…
This year we choose to cease Nurses Week as an opportunity to pause and celebrate the compassion, dedication, and expertise of nurses around the world and so we honor the power of Effective Nursing Care. Nurses are indeed the heartbeat of the healthcare system and just as a functional heart Read more…
Imagine killing an elephant with something as tiny as an ant, the contrast in size makes it almost unimaginable but certain characteristics of ants make it possible. Hand washing is a simple yet very effective procedure at keeping microorganisms at bay thereby preventing the myriad of infections that they cause. Read more…
MALARIA, A REAL GATE CRASHER WE ARE STILL TRYING TO KICK OUT…Yearly, World Malaria Day is celebrated on April 25th. It is such an important day that even the mosquitoes themselves acknowledge. This is to continuously remind us that they are the most annoying and most lethal hype men.First and Read more…
Have you ever wondered what happens when one life ends and yet, somehow, another begins because of it? That’s the power of organ donation.But here’s the thing – Not many people truly understand how organ donation works. In fact , a common belief is that organ donation only happens after Read more…
April of every year is deemed Sexual Assault Awareness month. This year’s theme “Together We Act, United We Change” highlights the importance of working together to address and prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Sexual assault is a violation that affects individuals on both a physical and emotional level. It Read more…
Dr. Lola Adeyemi is an Ivy League trained public health physician, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for health equity and leadership. She is currently the SA to the HMSE. She has a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and a commitment to making healthcare more accessible and equitable for all. Dr. Read more…