5 Dangerous Health Effects of Oil Spills
Oil spills occur when crude oil or its products (petrol, kerosene), escape from where they have been contained, such as pipeline or oil well,...
5 Things To Consider Before Getting Health Insurance In Nigeria
The word “insurance” still sounds alien in the Nigerian context. Sure, there are some big insurance companies in the country, but there are so...
6 Vaccines To Take Before Travelling To Nigeria
If you are coming to Nigeria, especially from countries in North America and Europe, there are some vaccines you have to take before you...
4 Negative Health Effects of Kerosene Stove
Two decades ago, kerosene stoves were a common sight in most Nigerian homes. It was an upgrade from using charcoal to cook. Kerosene stove...
How to Protect Yourself from Tear Gas
What is tear gas?
Tear gas refers to a group of chemical irritants commonly used to control or disperse crowds. The common chemical used for...
Why People Living in Poverty are at Greater Risk of Tuberculosis...
Over the years, recent investigations have demonstrated that the rising rate of tuberculosis and poverty in Nigeria has increased simultaneously. There is no doubt,...
5 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases In Nigeria
Vaccine-preventable diseases are those diseases that can be prevented by taking a vaccine. A vaccine is a substance that boosts the body’s immunity against...
3 Health Effects Of Poor Sanitation
Poor sanitation can be described as a state of disorderliness or untidiness in an environment. The environment in question here could be just a...
Diabetes Mellitus: The Underlying Epidemic
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition that arises when the pancreas produces insufficient insulin or when the body's insulin is ineffectively used. This...
Crucial Maternal Health Problems in Nigeria
Maternal health simply means the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and of course, postnatal care. Improving the health of mothers is very important...
