Welbodi

As the world commemorates TB day, Africa has recorded the steepest decline globally in tuberculosis (TB) deaths since 2015, despite falling short of key milestones to significantly lower the burden of the disease and end its toll on health and…

Salt, they say adds spice to life, as well as to culinary tastes – hence the propensity to indulge in excessive salt consumption! West Africans, as we know them, indulge in excessive salt intake. We use salt to preserve some…

Do you know the health status of your kidneys? This question forms a part of this year’s theme, Detect early, protect kidney health. The theme emphasizes the power of catching kidney issues early before they develop into more serious problems.…

In this edition, we will be engaging in another interesting conversation that is of concern to every one of us. Our discussion will be on the Dangers of Excessive Sugar consumption. Or you can say the sweet danger of sugar.…

Did you know that too much screen time can influence the effect of long and short-sightedness? Screen time refers to the amount of time spent looking at a screen, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This can include online…

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…