Health

When consent becomes a risk in childbirth emergencies

When consent becomes a risk in childbirth emergencies

In Nigeria’s labour rooms, some of the most dangerous moments are not always medical; they are decisions. A woman in…
On World Autism Day, Nigeria’s deep misunderstanding of autism persists

On World Autism Day, Nigeria’s deep misunderstanding of autism persists

Sandra still remembers how her younger brother, Dennis, was treated growing up. At home, he was constantly beaten and punished…
Self-medication and health misinformation in Nigeria

Self-medication and health misinformation in Nigeria

One habit that has existed for as long as memory can recall is self-medication. Growing up, complaints of headache, runny…
Are Nigerians getting enough sleep?

Are Nigerians getting enough sleep?

Sleep for many Nigerians has started competing with survival. One could even argue that it is gradually becoming a luxury.…
Nigerians urged to stay hydrated amid rising temperatures

Nigerians urged to stay hydrated amid rising temperatures

Recent weeks have seen unusually rising temperatures across several Nigerian cities, raising concerns about dehydration and heat‑related illness. The Nigerian…
Nigeria receives long-acting HIV prevention injection

Nigeria receives long-acting HIV prevention injection

Nigeria has received a new HIV prevention injection that health authorities say could strengthen efforts to reduce new infections and…
Hypo bleach stunt trend sparks health warnings

Hypo bleach stunt trend sparks health warnings

In recent weeks, viral videos appearing to show Nigerian influencers drinking a bleaching product known as Hypo have sparked widespread…
BBL: Is the extra lift worth the associated risk?

BBL: Is the extra lift worth the associated risk?

Scroll through Instagram or TikTok in Nigeria today, and one trend is difficult to miss among many women. Perfectly sculpted…
Ramadan and Lent: How to stay healthy while fasting

Ramadan and Lent: How to stay healthy while fasting

Right now across Nigeria, people are fasting in very different ways. For Muslims observing Ramadan, the day starts before sunrise…
Ramadan, Lent, and the surprising physiology of faith-driven fasting

Ramadan, Lent, and the surprising physiology of faith-driven fasting

Every year, millions of Nigerians willingly sign up to be hungry, not because there is no food but because faith…
The functional depression trend

The functional depression trend

It was a usual day for Timi when he went for his regular hospital check-up. What his doctor told him,…
Pharmacists push for role in routine immunisation to reach zero-dose children

Pharmacists push for role in routine immunisation to reach zero-dose children

As Nigeria struggles with millions of children missing out on life-saving vaccines, pharmacists are calling for a shift in how…
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