Have you ever had a sore throat during the festive period? You wish you could wish it away. Anyway, sore throat, as harmless as...

What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a medical term used to describe an infection of the lung. It is an acute respiratory infection. It can...

Self-abuse is a problem that is, unfortunately, not commonly talked about in Nigeria. Self-abuse is also called self-injury, self-mutilation, self-harm, non-suicidal self-injury, self-inflicted violence, self-battery,...

There is a whole host of different reasons why different people engage in self-mutilation. Self-mutilation is also referred to as self-injury, self-abuse, self-harm, self-injurious behaviour, self-inflicted...

Better days are upon the Nigerian people especially people living with HIV. The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, officially launched the...

Who performs female genital cutting (FGC)? Traditional circumcisers; Elderly people (male or female); Barbers; Herbalists; Traditional birth attendants; A female relative; Members of secret...

There has been a major call from the Northern part of Nigeria for the establishment of more bone marrow transplant centres. "These bone marrow transplant...

OMG!!! If I told you that it is possible for an individual to die in a Nigerian hospital as a result of lack of...

Those who undergo female genital mutilation (FGM) suffer consequences/complications. Sometimes, the complications are seen shortly after the female genital mutilation has been carried out -...

Heard of tat glaucoma? It is a disease that destroys the eyes’ optic nerves; it occurs when fluid rises up in the front part...