Greetings, resilient souls of Nigeria! It’s no secret that life in the land of jollof rice, vibrant cultures, and endless dance-offs comes with its quirks. And guess what? Some uninvited guests just won’t take the hint and leave the party. We’re talking about those pesky diseases that seem to have taken a liking to the Nigerian neighbourhood. Buckle up, dear readers, as we dive…
Primarily described as one of the body’s natural responses to infection, Fever usually should not make any individual worry. Fever simply refers to a higher-than-normal body temperature. It can be caused by a cold or flu, earaches, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, etc. It is the symptom of an illness. Kids and adults have a fever when their temperature is higher than 100.4℉. This is…
When your kids return to school, you probably gearing up for morning routines and treating them for contagious diseases contracted in schools.
That is because, with classroom activities back, they will do what they do best — learning, playing with friends, going close enough to contact, and spreading illnesses.
A school is essential for youngsters to attain knowledge and develop interpersonal…
If there is one thing we can all agree on, it is that mosquitoes are annoying.
The humming sound and the discomfort can make you swat carelessly for eons hoping to trap one between your palms. But the irritation is actually the smallest of your worries. Mosquitoes are notorious for spreading malaria.
Malaria is spread by a parasite that is transmitted through the bite of the female anopheles…
For the average Nigerian, every illness is either malaria or typhoid.
Even before a proper diagnosis, headaches, fever and other symptoms are met with a quick run to the pharmacy for OTC malaria drugs or a dash across the street to purchase bitter-tasting local herbal mixtures that claim to treat typhoid and ‘flush the system’.
Malaria and typhoid are two illnesses that are very common in this…