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…
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 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…
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…
Dr Monisola Adanijo The Medical Director of Naveen Healthcare, She has been a medical doctor for 20years and a Consultant Cardiologist for 12 years A wife, a mother, a fitness enthusiast, a speaker, and a medical philanthropist. She launched the first TeleElectrocardiogram project in Nigeria and West Africa, and helped Read more…
With eyes as bright as the stars and a toothless smile, there she was, staring at me and making me want for a bowl of ice cream, though that may not be so ideal now as the weather was hitting 14 degrees and the rain would not just stop. But Read more…