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The name Gout may not be common. But we can all relate to the name Arthritis. Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It’s characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and…
As usual, this edition of the program has two themes for you. The first is examining the various diseases young people and young adults often encounter, while the second half of the programme will see us talk about the effects…
We will be looking at 2 themes in this edition. Healthy good sleep practice and the benefits of sports to our health. So let’s get started with the first, good sleep. Do you ever find yourself staring at the ceiling,…
Health authorities in Nigeria are battling diphtheria outbreak across states in the country. The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), said a significant number of children are yet to be vaccinated against diphtheria, a bacterial infection. As of July…
The burden of disease attributable to environmental determinants and the consequent socioeconomic impact is substantial in the West African sub-region. Environmental risks account for 23% of the burden of disease in the African Region. Vector-borne, diarrhoeal and cardiovascular diseases, as…
Viral hepatitis continues to claim thousands of lives every day. Statistics in sub-Saharan Africa place hepatitis B as the most frequent and dangerous with a prevalence rate between 8% and 18%. As a consequence, West Africa is a highly endemic…
This edition of Wellbodi focuses on a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) named Lymphatic Filariasis also known as Elephantiasis. The unfortunate thing about this disease is, not just that it is caused by parasitic worms, it is highly infectious, spreading from…
This edition’s theme is very personal and sometimes leads to shaming or being talked down on. Whether it’s the plan to shed off some weight or you don’t have self-confidence because you feel the need to add some weight, it…
In this edition of WELLBODI, we examine Two issues, Glaucoma and Hemophilia. What is it about these diseases? Sub-Saharan Africa bears a disproportionate amount of the world’s blindness and the proportion of blind people in this region is increasing at…
What do we know about Noma which is a neglected disease that affects people living in poverty? Well, it’s an infectious but non-contagious bacterial disease that starts as an inflammation of the gums, similar to a small mouth ulcer. The…
We are dedicating this edition to people living with Sickle Cell Anemia in the subregion, just as International Sickle Cell Day which is celebrated every June 19, calls for the Building and strengthening of Global Sickle Cell Communities, Formalizing New-born…
We are dedicating this edition to people living with Albinism in the subregion, just as International Albinism Day is celebrated every June 13th of every year. The theme builds on last year’s theme of ensuring the inclusion of the voices…
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