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…
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…
“I see you, and I know what this feels like.” I once watched a colleague move through her day with effortless precision: her stethoscope swinging lightly, her tone measured, her face calm. She greeted each patient with empathy, her notes immaculate, her mind sharp. From the outside, she was the Read more…
The Need for Psychological First Aid in Catastrophes and Emergencies: A Call to All Medical Personnel I remember the first time I saw a patient pass away on the ward. The team had done everything possible, yet the patient still died. As soon as we declared the death, we had Read more…
“Where Did I Put My Glasses? Oh, On My Head.”We’ve all had those little lapses such as losing track of keys, mixing up names, or forgetting why we walked into a room. While these moments are perfectly normal, they also highlight how vital memory is in our daily lives. For Read more…
In many African cultures, preparing for the worst is tantamount to inviting it. Talking about organ donation before a tragedy happens feels like tempting fate. For some, signing up as an organ donor is almost like telling death, “I am ready.” This mindset has kept the conversation about organ donation Read more…
The brain has to be one very overlooked vital organ and not until problems arise is it really cared for. But guess what! Brain health also matters.Brain health is a necessity, and everyone deserves access to resources, awareness, and care regardless of age, gender, or socio-economic background. This year, 2025, Read more…
To the heroes not wearing capes, thank you To the late night guardian angels, transfusing blood to dying patients, serving medications, passing catheters to relieve obstruction or monitor urine output, thank you. To the warriors in the theatre, using every incision, stitch and effort to ensure that the relatives waiting 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…