“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…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8th to commemorate women’s fight for equality and liberation. The day focuses on issues like gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women A Brief History of IWD IWD originated from labor movements in Europe and North America in the early 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…
It is with great pleasure that we celebrate our mentor, mummy, big sis, teacher and the latest Professor today on her birthday. May God immensely bless you Ma and keep you healthy all the days of your life. Amen.
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…