As of the 25th of March, 2020, the total number of confirmed coronavirus disease in Nigeria has risen to 46 – a huge jump from the first case confirmed on the 28th of February 2020. The coronavirus first originated in China and has since spread to 15 countries with Italy having the highest number of…
The coronavirus outbreak has overtaken the whole world, and Nigeria was not left out. The coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria has caused panic, fear, and anxiety among Nigerians. There are so many questions you might have about coronavirus in Nigeria. Here’s all you need to know about coronavirus in Nigeria. In a bid to curb the…
An Internally Displaced Person is a person who was forced to flee his/her home or place of habitual residence in order to escape natural disasters (such as floods, earthquakes, and droughts) or human-made disasters (such as war, genocide, terrorism, insurgency, persecution, communal clashes, etc.) According to a report released by the National Emergency Management Agency…
Nigeria is one of the countries with the largest adolescent population; over 60 million. Adolescence is a crucial period as youths transition into adults. However, there are certain health problems that many of these young adults are faced with. This article aims to pinpoint some of the common adolescent health problems in Nigeria, their effects,…
Notifiable diseases are diseases (human or animal) that ought to be reported to government authorities by law. The government enacted regulations for reporting these diseases because, with this information, authorities are able to monitor the diseases closely, prepare/warn for a possible outbreak, ensure appropriate treatment procedures are in place, stock up on medications and vaccine…
Floods considered as one of the most frequently occurring natural disasters are responsible for fatalities globally. Every year, a geographical area in Nigeria experiences one form of flooding or another. It has been increasing and a severe problem as it has claimed/damaged properties and displaced people more than any other natural disaster. The damaging effects of…
Eye diseases or Ocular problems are serious conditions that can cause visual difficulties. They vary in distribution across the world due to racial, geographical and socio-economic factors. Below are the five common eye diseases in Nigeria: [1] 5 Common Eye Diseases in Nigeria The prevalence of eye diseases in Nigeria varies from state to…
Drug Abuse, otherwise known as Substance Abuse, is an umbrella term for describing the excessive and habitual use of hard/illicit drugs. It can also be regarded as the misuse or improper way of using a drug. These are drugs like marijuana, heroin, morphine, among others. Most people use the drugs majorly to alter their mood…
There are so many diseases that are affecting the Nigerian population. Let’s find out the common diseases in Nigeria and how to prevent them. [1] [2] 5 Common Diseases in Nigeria and How to Prevent Them  1. Malaria Malaria is a major health problem in Nigeria and also one of the leading killer diseases in…
Mental health is an important aspect of our well-being and life. Just like how problems can affect our physical health, some problems can affect our mental health. However, a lot of people don’t take mental health seriously. The awareness and knowledge of mental health disorders is poor in Nigeria. Therefore, many Nigerians don’t find it…
