Health

By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Nigeria’s healthcare system is under serious strain and at the heart of this crisis is the steady loss of its most vital resource: its people. The continuous migration of doctors, nurses, and other health…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor It often begins quietly, a stiffness in the fingers at dawn, a knee that protests after a long day, or a shoulder that refuses to move freely. For many, these early signs are dismissed as fatigue or…
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A state-of-the-art Clinical Skills and Simulation Laboratory, fully equipped by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), was on Friday commissioned at the Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa, with the…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Autism is a lifelong neurodivergence with a huge impact on a patient’s education, employment, and relationships. It affects daily life through challenges with social communication, sensory processing, and…
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The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO), citing the global health body’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of reforms, and political interference by member states. …
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Anaemia is often described in medical terms as a condition in which the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells or haemoglobin to carry adequate oxygen to tissues. But outside this medical description,…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor A disease long overshadowed by malaria is rapidly spreading in Nigerian communities, raising concerns among health experts who warn that the country may be facing a new and largely unrecognised public…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Just imagine trying to stop yourself from sneezing or hiccupping. That very uncomfortable pressure that will just not stop until you finally let it out. Yes, that is a little bit like what it feels like…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Ever heard the saying, “Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and the human body together”? Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human life; it often gets overlooked when it comes to recovery. Many people…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Headaches are no stranger to most of us. But imagine this: out of nowhere, a piercing bolt of pain stabs through your forehead, around your eyes, or along the sides of your head. It’s sudden. It’s sharp.…
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