Welbodi

Did you know that Childhood cancer is a leading cause of death among children globally? Surprisingly, an estimated 400, 000 new cases are diagnosed each year. While survival rates have improved dramatically in high-income countries, the situation remains dire for…

In this episode of Welbodi, we focus on the growing discrimination against people living with epilepsy, as the world marks International Epilepsy Day on February 10, 2025. Despite being one of the most common neurological conditions, epilepsy remains widely misunderstood,…

Every February 4 calls go out around the world to create awareness of cancer. The new World Cancer Day campaign 2025-27 “United by Unique” places people at the centre of care and will explore new ways of making a difference.…

For the edition, we will discuss managing Swollen ankles and feet, known as Edema. The medical name Edema may sound strange; however, it is interesting to know that Edema is when swelling is caused by too much fluid trapped in…

Are you planning to get a tattoo? While you may be excited about it, there are some risk factors you have to know. Tattooing is commonly practised by people of nearly every race and country in the world. In fact,…

This edition is centred around Fibromyalgia, a disorder that amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood…

In this new year’s edition of the programme, we are drawing your attention to a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event like rape, chronic illness, death, and domestic abuse, among others. This is known as post-traumatic…

Globally, there is a regression in the progress of women’s rights protection, increased rates of domestic violence, and amplified poverty in women. Pregnancy and childbirth, compounded by gender inequalities, expose women and adolescent girls, especially, to sexual and reproductive health…

In this edition, we look at sustainable responses in the fight against HIV and AIDS, with the focus on African solutions, innovative financing mechanisms, and the essential role of human rights in addressing health challenges. This is a timely and…

On June 5, 1981, five cases of pneumonia due to a fungus, linked to a suppression of the immune system, were reported in five young people from Los Angeles. These cases are considered the first official registry of AIDS patients.…

Vaccination remains one of modern medicine’s most potent tools against infectious diseases, However, West and Central Africa have seen high rates of preventable deaths in children due to low childhood vaccination coverage. According to estimates, six million of the 18…

Stimulants are drugs that excite any bodily function and increase the activity of the brain and central nervous system. They are used for various reasons, including performance enhancement, medical benefits, and recreational purposes. Examples of stimulants include nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines,…