Health
Nature, Nurture, and the Art of Raising a Thriving Child
This past week, I had the rare opportunity to closely observe my niece and her grandmother interact. What struck me most wasn’t just...
Fake Gynecologist Promoted To CMD, Accused Of Fraudulent IVF Procedures, Faces Charges of Forgery, Impersonation in Abuja
A woman accused of illegally practising as a gynaecologist and performing medical procedures without a valid medical licence is currently facing criminal charges...
Trauma, Difficult Experiences, and the Hope for Healing
I have a friend who, a few decades ago, had pain somewhere in his back from a surgery that lasted years before it...
Dangerous Amoxicillin Batch Still Circulating Despite NAFDAC Recall
On December 3, 2024, the National Agency for Drug and Food Administration and Control (NAFDAC) recalled a batch of Deekins Amoxicillin 500mg Capsules....
Ghana: President Mahama Directs Finance Minister to Bridge Suspended $156m USAID Funding Gap
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to take urgent measures to address a critical funding gap following...
Procrustes it not!
According to Greek mythology, a crook named Procrustes had a unique manner of “helping” guests who came through his inn. He would offer...
When the Mind Collapses
I wasn’t feeling well in October, a few months ago. Despite not feeling well, I had to ‘man up’ and continue with the...
Mali Secures $100 Million to Improve Access to Drinking Water
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit to help Mali enhance access to clean drinking water and strengthen water resource conservation....
Burkina Faso Begins Construction of 55 Medical Centres, 5 Intensive Care Units
Burkina Faso has launched the construction of 55 municipal medical centres and five intensive care units as part of the Presidential Health Initiative...
Niger Becomes First African Country To Eliminate River Blindness, A Major Cause Of Blindness Worldwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has certified Niger as the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis, a parasitic disease that causes blindness. Niger’s...
OAUTH: Clinical Lecturers to Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid CONMESS Salaries
Clinical lecturers at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), Ile-Ife, will begin an indefinite strike on Monday, 3 February 2025. The decision follows...
The Power of Community in Changing Mental Health Narratives
In my many conversations about mental health, a recurring question is, “Why does mental health often feel like a distant, unreachable topic?” Is...