The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines self-medication as the use of drugs to treat self-diagnosed disorders or symptoms or the intermittent or continued use of prescribed drug for chronic or recurrent disease or symptoms. Self-medication is a very common...
Lack of sleep Getting enough sleep every night is crucial for human health. It is not a luxury but something people need for good health. Not getting enough sleep is linked with many chronic diseases and conditions such as weight gain, weakened immune system,...
Lagos, Abuja, and other large cities have a number of great restaurants and bars, the best review website we know is here. However, there are some tips for expats that will keep you healthy whilst enjoying the variety of eateries in Nigeria’s towns and cities....
Contracting malaria is one of the top concerns of travelers to Africa for leisure or for as ex-pats who come back for a work assignment. Flying Doctors Nigeria has put together 5 things we think you should know about malaria. 1. Malaria = One of the oldest diseases...
Ramadan is here and will last for 30 days. It is a fasting period when Muslims deprive themselves of food to concentrate on spiritual development and prayers. Food provides nutrients as well as energy needed for daily living and activities, therefore when you do eat,...
We got a request recently to transport a middle- aged man, who works in the mining industry from Cameroon to Durban who had features of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease secondary to chronic cough being managed for septicaemia / septic shock. This essentially...