Pursuing Good Health and Well-Being in Nigeria

By Ruth Ajawu

Nigeria has made progress in certain areas of health, such as reducing child mortality rates, increasing immunization coverage, and combating infectious diseases like polio. However, the country still faces many health challenges that impact the well-being of its citizens such as high maternal mortality rate, the increased risk of non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and a shortage of healthcare workers.

The Importance of Prioritizing Good Health and Well-Being in Africa

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By Atinuke Adeosun

One of the most pressing issues facing the African continent today is the critical lack of access to good health and overall well-being. The implications of this challenge are far-reaching and impact various aspects of African societies.

The Snip

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By Ruth Ajawu

Today, I am finally going to become a woman!

HIV and the Hopes of a Vaccine

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By Adetayo Adetokun

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been one of the most feared and deadly viruses since its discovery in the 1980s. Despite significant progress in treatment options, HIV continues to pose a significant public health challenge globally, with millions of people infected and affected by the disease. The development of an effective HIV vaccine has been a critical priority for researchers, health professionals, and governments globally. In this blog post, we will explore the current state of HIV vaccine research, the challenges, the latest innovations, and the hope for a vaccine.

(Mis)Diagnosing Depression

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I was at a literary event recently when the conversation swung to depression. It started when a man presented a poem about this state of mental health and suggested that ‘a smile, a hug, and some love’ could get people out of their depressed state. For the most part, the poem resonated with people because it was relatively well written and delivered, and being a sensitive topic, people could relate; or so I assumed.

Getting It Right With Arthritis

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by ABE ONCHE 

It creeps into your joints and plays havoc with your nerves, and at the worst times it keeps you up late at night. It leaves you spontaneously swelling, sapping your strength and before you know it, the simple joys of going down the stairs or pressing a remote control become a waking nightmare.  You can hold off the call to your pastor, though. It's no malevolent spirit, it's more likely ARTHRITIS.