International Vaccinology Course
International Vaccine Institute: International Vaccinology Course The five-day course will be held virtually and free of charge. Participants will gain a comprehensive over view of vaccinology with a focus on COVID-19, featuring lectures from distinguished experts across global health and vaccine organizations including WHO, GAVI, CEPI, U.S National Institute of Health, National Vaccine […]
HPV and throat and neck cancer: What you should know
The oral Human papillomavirus (HPV) can be gotten through oral sex. But what are the implications of oral HPV infection? Are there ways to prevent it? These are the key questions we will be answering on this article. HPV is a very contagious virus, with over 100 strains that causes numerous diseases such as genital […]
Hepatitis B: Have no cure but you should know this!
Most times when people test positive for viral hepatitis B; they begin to wonder how they got it? So many questions start to run through their mind. In this article, we are going to discuss mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus infection , how it might be a cause of hepatitis B in people who […]
SHE NEVER KNEW SHE COULD GET CERVICAL CANCER
It all started as pain during sexual intercourse with her partner, then she started noticing abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods, unusual vaginal discharge, and heavier periods – these made Vivian very troubled and uncomfortable, and prompted her actions to seek help medically. On visiting her doctor, she was interviewed, examined, and a Pap smear […]
When a condom is helpless: Genital warts
John a tall and broad-built young man in his early thirties finds himself in a dilemma of genital warts months after having sex with a young lady. Will he find the solution he seeks? Why was condom ineffective in protecting him? This and many more you will find out on this episode. One cool […]
HERPES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A WOMAN
Funmi a tall vibrant and charming young lady in her early thirties, who valued friendship and family: not a day went by without her celebrating her friends’ and family’s birthday on her WhatsApp status and Facebook. One Monday morning as she prepared to head for her office, she noticed a blister around her genitals; […]
HOW TO PREVENT GENITAL WARTS INFECTION REOCCURENCE
James a 30-year-old tall gentleman, dark hair, medium build, and slightly squared face: he had all the features that ladies found attractive. He woke up to discover the weird-looking rash was back again around his genitals, not again he said to himself. About six months ago he treated what his doctor called genital warts– […]
THE CURIOUS CASE OF MR. KUKOYI’S COUGH
My family has been in and out of the hospital more often than we should have been in the past few weeks if I had just gone in earlier. Baby and Mama began to develop symptoms two days after I visited. At the hospital, the doctor felt the cases were linked. Talk about imperfect […]
MY BABY IS A YEAR AND ABOVE: A MUST READ FOR YOU
The joy of every mother is to see her child grow strong and become very successful, besides, being hale and hearty is a prerequisite to achieving the former. We are not alone in this world; we interact with the environment – filled with microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi amongst others. A concerned mother knows […]
WHAT SHE LEARNED ABOUT ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE
Six weeks after giving birth – Mama Kemi took her baby for her 6-week vaccination – visiting the primary healthcare in her neighborhood. She was welcomed with a smile by a dapper elderly Matron at the health facility. Good morning mothers you all should have your sit – she went on to group the mothers […]