Handwashing is one of the easiest, cheapest, and most effective ways to stay healthy. It helps prevent common illnesses such as diarrhea, respiratory infections, colds, flu, and even COVID-19. For children, regular handwashing keeps them strong and reduces school absenteeism 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 Read more…
As light is to the world, so are the eyes to the body, for just as light shines to brighten up the earth, without the eyes our bodies are dark. After life itself, the next important thing to enable man 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 Read more…
It is essential to understand what the term “first aid” means. First aid refers to the immediate medical assistance or care provided to someone who is injured or suddenly taken ill, before the arrival of professional healthcare providers. It involves 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 Read more…
World Breastfeeding Week, observed each year in the first week of August since 1992, is a global initiative that champions breastfeeding as a powerful and essential act of care. In 2018, the World Health Assembly formally recognized this annual celebration Read more…
“Children are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” – Psalms 127:3. They hold a special place in this world, children beaming with innocence, untamed joy and endless curiosity. But the path to parenthood isn’t 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 Read more…
Doctor doctor how do you do? Running on corridors but where to? Chasing pints and pints of blood Just to keep the flow going on. Hey hey doctor have you slept? Has your mouth and gut being fed? As you Read more…