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82% of people with hypertension live in low-income countries – WHO
The vast majority of people with high blood pressure or hypertension live in low and middle-incomes countries, a World Health…
Reality Check On Nigeria’s Response To COVID-19
COVID-19 health workers As the COVID-19 cases surges, there have been calls for adherence to non-pharmaceutical protocols to curb the…
Older adults hesitate to talk about their sexual health – here’s why it’s a big deal
kupicoo/GettyImages Ojo Melvin Agunbiade, African Population and Health Research Center Globally, older people’s voices and experiences tend to be left…
A national survey has confirmed the massive scale of Nigeria’s drug problem
REUTERS/AFOLABI SOTUNDE An empty bottle of Uniplex syrup, containing codeine, a common drug of choice for Nigerian youth Over the…
Is it normal to have blood clots during menstruation?
LISTEN AUG 21, 2021 0 Menstruation is a natural process which women go through each month from the time they hit puberty…
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Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine: no proof these anti-malarial drugs prevent novel coronavirus in humans
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Debunking 9 popular myths doing the rounds in Africa about the coronavirus
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Health professionals work in teams: their training should prepare them
Students enter the workplace as front-line workers. Understanding their role in the health team is key. GettyImages Gérard Charl Filies,…
Rethink ventilation for a safe return to schools after the COVID-19 pandemic
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