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. Olutoyin Iretiola Asaolu Dr Olutoyin Iretiola Asaolu is a graduate of the College of Medicine (MBBS), University of Ilorin. She had her internship and residency training at the Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti and the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, respectively. She is a member of the West African College of Read more…
Dr. Miriam Mutebi is a Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. She is also a clinical epidemiologist and health systems researcher with a research focus on understanding barriers to access for women with cancers in Read more…
Dr Toyin AjalaDr. Olutoyin Ajala is the Chairperson/Chief Executive Officer of JBS Elderly Health & Wellbeing Foundation Africa, an organisation that focuses on enhancing the care and quality of life of the underprivileged older persons in Nigeria/Africa.She is also the MD/ founder of JBS GERONTOLOGY CENTER & JBS Medicare Services, Read more…
Dr Chichi Menakaya Dr Chichi Menakaya (Chinyelu Uchechukwu Anne-Menakaya) is a Nigerian trauma and orthopedic surgeon based in the United Kingdom. She is the founder of the Annomo Health concierge service, which brings together doctors and hospitals to the awareness of patients. She obtained her MBBS at the University of Read more…