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The nanoparticles in mRNA vaccines are nothing to fear: We interact with many useful, tiny particles every day
We interact with nanoparticles in multiple ways every day. The nanoparticles in this illustration are delivering drugs to cells. (Shutterstock)…
Hepatitis B in Nigeria: fresh data to inform prevention and care
Shutterstock Busayo Ajuwon, Australian National University; Katrina Roper, Australian National University, and Meru Sheel, Australian National University Hepatitis B is…
THE RISING CASES OF MENTAL HEALTH AMONG AFRICANS IN EUROPE AND AMERICA
a lot of stigma is still associated with mental health among Africans There was uproar in Italy early this year…
Poor knowledge and practice around oxytocin could put women in Nigeria at risk during childbirth
Maternal mortality is still major concern in sub-Saharan Africa. GettyImages Chioma S. Ejekam, University of Lagos and Chimezie Anyakora, Pan…
The warning lights are on for malaria medicines in Africa
Medicines, insecticides and nets may deliver short-term anti-malaria goals. Shutterstock Fredros Okumu, Ifakara Health Institute and Deus Ishengoma, National Institute…
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Why are Nigerians paying for fake COVID test results?
The high cost of private PCR tests and results delays are inhibiting a key weapon in Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19.…
Nigeria needs to address incessant strikes by doctors. It can’t afford not to
Doctors in Nigerian hospitals work under difficult conditions. Shutterstock Sylvester C. Chima, University of KwaZulu-Natal Doctor and healthcare worker strikes…
How Nigeria's One Million Doses Of AstraZeneca Vaccine Expired In November Before They Could Be Administered
About one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines were estimated to have expired in Nigeria last month without being used. This…
Traumatised after testing positive, mothers recount stories of birthing HIV-negative babies
As Nigeria joined the global community to mark the 2021 World AIDS Day, PUNCH HealthWise spoke with some mothers who…
Alzheimer’s disease: hyperbaric oxygen proposed as treatment in new study
People wearing masks while having oxygen therapy in hyperbaric chamber. Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock Osman Shabir, University of Sheffield Alzheimer’s disease, the…
