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: 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: 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: Sarah Daniel National Tuberculosis Testing Week (Source: ICIR) Globally, the absolute number of people falling ill with TB decreased in 2024 for the first time since 2020, following 3…
When a child dies after a routine medical procedure, the tragedy reverberates far beyond a single family. It raises urgent questions about how healthcare is delivered, how systems protect patients they…
Author: Charles OguHPV (Human Papillomavirus) is incredibly common. It is spread primarily through sexual contact, and most people will be exposed at some point in their lives. In many cases, the body…
A new year presents an opportunity to reset priorities and approach health with greater intention. As routines settle and expectations rise, the choices we make in our everyday lives begin…
Author: Charles OguClean hands can save lives but are we doing enough to make this simple act accessible and achievable for every person, everywhere? On Global Handwashing Day 2025, Ducit…