What is the Flu? Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. What are some of the common symptoms? Symptoms range from mild to severe: fever, cough, body aches, and fatigue. How Does it Spread? The flu primarily spreads person-to-person, with transmission possible before symptoms surface. Crowded places, […]

  Embarking on a journey to safeguard your well-being starts with knowledge and proactive choices. In recognition of Cervical Health Awareness Month, we delve into some cervical health essentials by answering frequently asked questions.   Understanding the significance of early detection and prevention strategies can be pivotal in steering the course towards a healthier future […]

WHAT IS TYPHOID FEVER? Contrary to popular belief, typhoid is not malaria or caused by the same organism. It is caused by a bacteria called “Salmonella typhii”, which usually causes severe sickness if not detected and treated well enough.   HOW IS TYPHOID FEVER TRANSMITTED? It is easily gotten from eating or drinking contaminated food […]

  There is currently a cholera outbreak in the Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Information regarding this outbreak was conveyed on Sunday, September 17th, to encourage people to implement preventive measures.   Cholera is a sudden-onset diarrheal illness resulting from consuming food or water contaminated with the Vibrio cholerae bacterium. It continues […]

  This week, we take a deep dive into the most asked-about diseases from last week’s edition – MMR.   The MMR disease, also known as Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, is a combined term encompassing three distinct viral infections that are highly contagious, each with its own symptoms and severe complications that can lead to […]

  A new school year is upon us. We hope you are ready for an exciting one. Schools can be fun for children but you have to ensure that your child’s health and safety are secured especially when interacting with other kids. Today, we will look at possible diseases or viruses that children can encounter […]

  A new clinical trial is being conducted in Africa to test two HIV vaccine candidates called PrEPVacc. The study which aimed at testing the efficacy of the two vaccines, in addition to, offering HIV prophylactic medications.   The trial is being done in Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa, enrolling 1,513 participants who are between […]

  The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), EuBiologics, and DEK Vaccines Limited (DEK) signs a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the fill and finish of oral cholera vaccine in Ghana.   Through this partnership DEK will be authorized to purchase, locally fill and finish, and distribute the oral cholera vaccine.    As at July 2023, the […]

  A recent the Lancet Global Health publication reveals 1 in 3 sexually active men over the age of 15 are infected with at least one Human Papillomavirus (HPV) strain. In addition, the study shows around 1 in 5 men are infected with one or more cancer causing high risk HPV strains.   This means […]

Hello there, Respiratory disease can be taxing to deal with. Would you want to know a bit about it?   It is any illness that affects the airways and lungs, impacting human respiration. Around 545 million people worldwide suffer from chronic respiratory disease, ranging from common colds to conditions like asthma, pneumonia, and influenza.   […]

  According to a publication in Vaccines Today, in France, trained pharmacists will be permitted to prescribe and administer vaccines.   Pharmacists played a major role in the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines, and they’ve been granted permission to administer shots against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, pertussis, flu, HPV, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, […]

  A Pretoria High Court dismisses application brought by a physician association (IPA Foundation) that aimed at preventing pharmacists from managing and prescribing medicines to patients with HIV and tuberculosis.    The approval means Patients Living With HIV (PLWH) will have increased access to their medicines at pharmacies that are taking part in the Pharmacy […]

  Pfizer gets the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for her vaccine against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The vaccine will help protect infants, pregnant women, and individuals 60 years and above from the harmful effects of RSV.   RSV is a very infectious virus that affects the lungs and can lead to life […]

Introduction Paxlovid is an oral antiviral medication developed by Pfizer for the treatment of corona virus disease. To get the benefits of the medication you will have to take it for the recommended period. How is Paxlovid packaged This simply is how the medication is packed in its pack and sachet. One sachet of the […]

  Research findings says people who took Paxlovid are less likely to have long COVID symptoms. The article was published in March 2023 in JAMA Internal Medicine. It revealed that high-risk patients who took Paxlovid within five days of confirming infection for COVID-19 were 26% less likely to have Long COVID symptoms after 90 days, compared […]

   Jennifer Lorenzini/Reuters   The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Paxlovid for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19. In a press release On May 25, 2023, the FDA granted Pfizer approval for its antiviral medication for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including […]

  Paxlovid reduces risk of severe COVID-19 in patients with chronic health condition a new study finds. The study which was conducted by researchers at Harvard University was published in June 2023 in the Clinical Infectious Diseases Journal. This investigation will contribute to proper use of the antiviral medication in the treatment of patients in […]

  Paxlovid is an oral antiviral medication for the treatment of COVID-19. It was developed by Pfizer for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults at high risk for severe disease, including hospitalization and death. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first made Paxlovid available in December 2021 under emergency use authorization for high-risk individuals […]

  Professor Tomas Hanke of the Jenner Institute led Clinical trial shows encouraging results. The trial was conducted across four sites in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia, and ran from August 2021 to November 2022. It aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of the HIV vaccine candidate.   This study was important because there is […]

  Traveling to another country comes with several health concerns. Today, I will discuss three things you can do to manage your health concerns.   1. Consult your travel health expert to assess your travel health risk Travel health experts are healthcare professionals with vast amount of knowledge and experience in national and international travel […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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; […]

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– […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mama Kemi is visited by a longtime friend who recently moved to Lagos: Mary and Mama Kemi were University mates, best of friends before they got separated by marriage.   As they were talking, Mama Kemi asked a question ” What of Tobe, why did you not bring him along? ” this simple question changed […]

Despite diarrhea killing about 72,000 children under the age of 5 in Nigeria and 525,000 globally. Most mothers still don’t know there are easy ways to prevent diarrhea and that is what we intend to show you.   #1 Good handwashing practices are not negotiable. Caregivers and everyone in a household that lives with your […]

You can save yourself the pain and cost associated with treating cervical cancer if you know these five things associated with the disease that affects over 570,000 women globally   #1 Cervical cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the cervix (the organ connecting the uterus and vagina) of a woman. After infection by […]

Funke just finished vaccinating her 10 weeks old baby and was about leaving the vaccination clinic, when a chubby looking woman with a baby on her back approached the Matron requesting for the Rotavirus vaccine. ”Good morning Matron I com ask if ona they give yotavayus vaccine,” the woman said in pidgin, yes we do the […]