Health
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Lupus Awareness Month: “We Need Better Systems that Support Chronic Illness”— Misturah Owolabi
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, commonly called Lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system begins attacking the body it is supposed to protect, thus causing the body inflammation and pain. Over time,…
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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: Restoring Dignity and Protecting the Future of African Women
Every year on May 23, the world marks the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula — a day dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most devastating yet preventable childbirth injuries affecting women and…
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Why Mercy Johnson’s N25,000 Menstrual Kit is an Issue
The real issue I have with Mercy Johnson’s package is the fact that it is a menstrual kit. People are currently angry about the price and others are debating the classism around the “target audience”…
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Nigeria Activates Ebola Screening at Airports as WHO Declares Global Health Emergency
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced enhanced Ebola screening and surveillance measures at all international airports in Nigeria. This follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International…
