Nigeria has hit a major milestone. It is the latest country to rid itself of the scourge of polio, and the last country in Africa to do so. Polio (poliomyelitis) is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. It … read more
It’s fun to spend time outdoors. But you know what’s not so fun? Getting eaten alive by mosquitos. Those evil little suckers can do a number to your arms, legs, or any area that’s exposed. Sometimes, it can get so … read more
Efforts to curb the serious malaria problem in Nigeria could become more challenging due to the rampant use of sub-standard medicines, a new study suggests. The study conducted in Enugu metropolis, south-east Nigeria, by researchers from University of Nigeria and … read more
A new drug that stops the malaria parasite in its tracks, and could be delivered in a single dose, has researchers excited about treatment prospects for the disease. The newly discovered synthetic compound attacks the malaria parasite at multiple stages … read more
Want to know where all the health centers are in Apa, Nigeria? There’s a map for that. In fact, the same map has data on water points and schools for that village and more than 700 Local Government Authorities across … read more
Learn more about the deadliest infectious disease for children under age five. Pneumonia kills more children than any other illness Pneumonia is the number one infectious killer of children under the age of five – on average contributing to more … read more
The lack of high-standard healthcare in Nigeria is one serious drawback that expats and assignees have to begrudgingly accept. Though state-run hospitals, general hospitals, local dispensaries, and private and non-governmental clinics exist, very few of them would qualify as offering … read more
Malaria is a serious, sometimes fatal, illness. It is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and causes over 1 million deaths every year. Malaria is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and children under 1 year. Malaria is an acute disease caused by … read more
THE DISEASE Cholera is an intestinal infection. The bacterium is spread through food or water that has been contaminated by the feces of an infected person. One to five days after infection, patients develop severe, painless, watery diarrhea, often called … read more
Tumbu flies, Cordylobia arthropophaga, lay their eggs on wet clothing, bedding, outdoor furniture, and in the soil or sand. Within two days, larvae hatch and can remain alive for up to two weeks. During that time, if they come into … read more