Epilepsy is a common disorder of the brain that manifests as attacks of sudden and repeated seizures or convulsions. A seizure in itself is a sudden abnormal electrical activity in the brain that manifests with visible motor or sensory symptoms and signs. For a person...
Cancer is a class of diseases that is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth. They cause harm when altered cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or masses of tissue called tumours. The only exception is in the case of leukaemia where cancer prohibits normal...
World Immunization Week World Immunization Week is a week set aside yearly to highlight the collective action needed to ensure that every person is protected from vaccine-preventable diseases. The theme for this year is: “Protected Together, “Vaccines...
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with about 198 million people. It is made up of more than 250 ethnic groups, 380 languages and a diverse range of cultural beliefs. There is no need to emphasize the fact that Nigeria as a country lags behind in all...
IntroductionThe World Health Organization defines Diabetes mellitus as a chronic disease caused by inherited and/or acquired deficiency in production of insulin by the pancreas or by the ineffectiveness of the insulin produced. The pancreas is a large gland behind the...
Health is a right. This is a fact. However, that seems not to be the case in most countries, especially the developing countries like Nigeria. It is still herculean to get access to quality healthcare in some parts of Africa. Non communicable diseases account for 67%...
