International health officials are scrambling, without much success, to find meningitis C vaccines as an outbreak of the child-killing disease threatens to balloon into an epidemic. The first large-scale outbreak of the C strain in decades has already killed 800 … read more
Nobody tells you about this part. Expats are good at preparing for their next exciting post, whether it’s in Burundi or Boston. They’ll study the language, find the best place to live, read up on the food, the climate, and … read more
The world’s first malaria vaccine got a green light on Friday from European drugs regulators who recommended it should be licensed for use in babies in Africa at risk of the mosquito-borne disease. The shot, called RTS,S or Mosquirix and … read more
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
Many cancer signs mimic symptoms of other diseases or conditions, so it’s easy to brush them aside. All the doctors we interviewed agreed: Know your body, and if you notice an unusual pain or other change that persists and gets … 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
It’s normal to see Nigerian Customs Officers at every International Airport in the country. If you are returning to Nigeria from overseas with a light or heavy baggage, you will be searched thoroughly to make sure you are not carrying … read more
We’ve compiled this step by step guide of everything you need to get yourself and your family into Nigeria. All the info we have collected comes from our own personal experiences and from stories we’ve swapped in the pub. read more