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 carry out his activities is the ability to see, with 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…
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 simple, often life-saving interventions aimed at stabilizing a person’s condition, 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…
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 as a key strategy for promoting maternal and child health. 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 always straightforward. Not everyone gets the chance to conceive naturally, 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…
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 try to keep hope alive, Do not forget to keep 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…
Aisha’s story begins on a sunny afternoon in Lagos, Nigeria. The 15-year-old was savoring her summer break before starting senior high school when she noticed small, pale patches forming on her hands. Initially, she dismissed them as minor skin irritations. Aisha soon realized the patches were spreading. Concerned, she visited Read more…