Silent killer diseases are diseases that have the tendency to kill without giving any noticeable warning, or at least, that is what we think. The truth is that every disease comes with its symptoms. These symptoms vary among diseases. While some diseases start showing visible symptoms from day one, some other diseases may have symptoms…
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 a disease. Taking a vaccine would help protect a person from getting the disease. Here in Nigeria, most vaccines are usually administered a few weeks or months after birth to help…
In Nigeria, a lot of people look forward to the rainy season due to how cool everywhere tends to be. But this also brings its own problems. This is more than environmental issues like flood or clogged drainages. Some diseases are frequent or more likely to occur during the rainy season. This does not mean…
Lifestyle diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), are diseases that are commonly caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices such as poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and alcohol consumption. These diseases are becoming increasingly common in Nigeria, and they pose a significant threat to public health. Unfortunately, many people in Nigeria are still at risk…
Vector-borne diseases are those diseases that are spread or transmitted by insects and other organisms in the arthropod species. These insects or vectors get the diseases from an infected host and then transmit them to humans when they come in contact with them. Some common examples of vectors are mosquitoes, ticks, and tsetse flies. Vector-borne…
Growing children are very fragile and susceptible to several diseases. That is why it is important that babies receive vaccines from the very point of birth. Immunization or vaccination is the act of giving the child vaccines that would help fight and prevent infectious diseases. Such diseases can hamper the child’s growth and result in…
Cataracts is an eye disease where the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque, causing a decrease in vision. For perfect vision to occur, the lens of the eye should be clear so that light can pass through and reach the retina. When the lens becomes cloudy, light cannot pass through, and…
Back in July 2022, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that Monkeypox or mpox was a global health emergency. This was after the virus was reported in over 70 countries, infecting thousands of people and even claiming some lives in the process. The declaration has forced people to treat news of the virus with more…
One thing mothers worry about is how to prevent heat rashes from forming on their babies’ bodies. Heat rashes are signs of inflammation or irritation commonly caused when a baby is exposed to a hot or humid environment. Also known as prickly heat or miliaria, heat rashes appear in the form of small, red, or…
Deficiency diseases are disease conditions that arise due to the lack of an element in the diet, typically a particular vitamin or mineral. This article will discuss the common deficiency diseases in Nigeria. Not every disease is caused by a vector, an infection, or a microorganism. Some are caused by a lack of a certain…