Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Background If you live in Africa, you probably know someone who has suffered from malaria. You might even have had it yourself. The disease is so common that…
Author: Sarah Daniel Introduction Every generation of young people grows up in a world shaped by its own realities. For some, the greatest concerns may be access to education and employment;…
Author: Sarah Daniel Nigerian Frontline Health Workers working together for a better Healthcare (Source: Nigeria Health Watch) Every interaction with the healthcare system should improve a patient's health; not expose…
Author: Emmanuel OyelayoIntroduction: The Silent Crisis SeqAfrica, an innovative project strengthening DNA sequencing capacity for infectious disease surveillance in Africa. Imagine an individual falling ill with a bacterial infection. The…
Author: Sarah Daniel A Sickle Cell Disease patient in a hospital bed For decades, efforts to address sickle cell disease (SCD) in Nigeria has centred on survival; preventing childhood deaths,…
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo A Story Across Africa Picture a young mother living in a rural community in Africa. The nearest health centre is hours away. She is pregnant, but unsure when…
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Introduction In a world where a simple question about a sudden fever or a child's persistent cough can spiral into a life-threatening emergency, a quiet but powerful revolution…
Author: Sarah Daniel A Midwife attending to a mother in a Nigerian PHC facility In a small primary healthcare centre (PHC) in northern Nigeria, a midwife begins her shift before sunrise. By noon,…
Author: Sarah Daniel A child affected with Malaria (Photo Credit: The Guardian Nigeria) Nigeria recorded an estimated 68.5 million malaria cases in 2024 (WHO World Malaria Report 2025), accounting for nearly one in…
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Background Imagine seeking help for a painful urinary tract infection (UTI). The doctor, constrained by time and technology, prescribes a broad-spectrum antibiotic, hoping it works. However, without knowing…