Malaria is a serious disease here in Nigeria. In 2018, there were 57 million estimated cases of Malaria in Nigeria (about a quarter of the population), and 97,200 deaths from malaria, according to the World Health Organisation. That puts into perspective just how serious, and deadly, the disease is. Most of the malaria infections in…
Insecticides are substances that are formulated to kill, harm, repel or diminish different species of insects. In Nigeria, the use of insecticides is common because there are many insect-borne diseases in the region. For example, Malaria is a prevalent disease in the country, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. The use of insecticides can help mitigate…
A sales representative or sales rep is someone always on the move. Sometimes, the job may have you visiting places you are not used to. You may have to visit another part of your state or take a trip to another state entirely, just to market your company’s products. A good sales rep is supposed…
Electronic waste (e-waste) are defined as discarded electrical or electronic gadgets of devices. E-Waste or electronic waste is a growing problem all over the world. This is due to increasing technological development and advancement. Every day, one new gadget or device is being manufactured. Companies create new models of their products every year, and their…
Inhaling smoke is never a good thing. Even though you do not smoke cigarettes or other kinds of drugs, it is not always easy to avoid getting smoke in your system. This is usually caused by secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke refers to the smoke being exhaled by a smoker and the smoke coming from the…
Staying safe and vigilant is everyone’s responsibility. As much as we hope for a society where people are safe and do not get hurt, such a wish is almost unreal as there are criminals who are always out there, waiting for who would be their next victim. Ladies often tend to fall victims to these…
Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disorder and is one of the most prevalent noncommunicable diseases. A study found out that the estimated prevalence of epilepsy in Nigeria is 8 per 1000 people, which shows that there is a substantial burden of the disease in the country. However, epilepsy is one of those conditions…
The importance of conducting regular medical check-ups and tests can never be overemphasised. A medical test is a good way to diagnose a serious condition. Some very serious conditions do not show the symptoms you would ordinarily expect at the early stage. That means you may still be breathing fine and be going about your…
Journeying by car is always fun. Whether you are going somewhere within your town to another state, a car ride is always a fun experience. Some people even use their car to travel between two countries, and even more. No matter where you are going, you have to observe some basic safety tips to keep…
The health sector in Nigeria is plagued by so many problems that prevent it from performing adequately. One of the major problems is quackery. Before we even go further to see how it affects our health sector, let us take the time to define what quackery is. What is Quackery? Quackery refers to practices involving…
