As scientists around the world work tirelessly to develop a standard COVID-19 vaccine, conspiracy theories and anecdotal information continue to brew around the need for vaccination and wearing of personal protective equipment. In a highly controversial, now viral speech, a...
Read moreBy: Dr Ore Taiwo Makinde Over the past few weeks before the lock-down was eased; individuals, various organizations and companies shifted into a new mode. It was for a good reason though, in an era where physical distancing is trending...
Read moreDr. Henry is a Family Physician/highly rated Emergency Medicine Practitioner with in-depth experience in both medical practice and research. EIM hosted him for our EIM COVID-19 Training Session on the 27th June, 2020. In this highly engaging session, thoroughly researched...
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As I journeyed to the park, I took in my surroundings for the last time, etching them into my memory.
The nurses’ sad faces, the church members’ promises to miss me, and the toddlers’ joyful smiles – I’d
miss them all. However, I could not stay.
By Ore Taiwo Makinde I was pregnant, carrying my second baby, on a night call several years ago when the unexpected happened! I cannot recollect exactly how long it took me to get over the events of that night, but Read more…
The doorless room with no windows! What comes to mind when you hear phrases like ‘Stuck and helpless’ or ‘anxious and depressed’? Imagine being in one or both situations yet clueless on how to help yourself? And when you tried, Read more…
At some point during my residency training I became burnt out and discouraged. I felt lonely and detached as well, so I decided to search for support and encouragement online. During my search I came across many great women support Read more…
These are distressing times. Barely a month ago, there was no single case of COVID-19 infection within our borders but alas, it has visited the high and mighty in the land with the threat of community spread to the masses. Read more…
The tension on the faces of patients in the hospital waiting room was almost palpable just few days ago. Seated under the confines of a shelter outside were another host of patients who did not feel so well but were Read more…
I had a somewhat bumpy introduction to Medicine, and had to re-sit a number of examinations in medical school. This I believe was due to a number of factors. However, by the time I was starting my residency in community Read more…
When people think about Haemophilia, they often recall royal families or the image of a person who bruises too easily, but far fewer know the story of the people who helped transform haemophilia from a life-threatening condition into a manageable Read more…
Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, and most of its symptoms remain hidden to the untrained eye. World Parkinson’s Day is celebrated annually on the 11th of April, in commemoration of the birthday of Dr James Read more…
“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 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 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 Read more…
In a world where we type, scroll, write, drive, stitch and operate devices for hours daily, our bodies are working just as hard as our minds. Yet many people ignore the early warning signs of overuse until the pain becomes 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 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 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 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 Read more…