A Consumer’s Guide to Over-the-Counter Medicines in Nigerian Pharmacies

If you’ve ever walked into a pharmacy to buy OTC medicines, this article was created specially for you.  In Nigeria, the convenience of accessing these medications without a prescription has…

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Breast Cancer in Nigerian Women: You Need to Know This

Breast cancer remains a significant health issue among Nigerian women, representing the most common cancer type diagnosed in women across the country. With breast cancer accounting for approximately 22% of…

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Sickle Cell Complications in Children

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a lifelong genetic disorder that affects red blood cells, causing them to take on an abnormal crescent or sickle shape. These abnormally shaped cells can…

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Bridging the Gap in Pharmaceutical Care through Healthcare Financing

In Nigeria, at least 70% of the population receives primary care from the private sector(The Society for Family Health). This includes community pharmacies and Proprietary Patents Medicine Vendors. According to…

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How to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally

Ask yourself right now, as you read this with a phone or laptop in your hands or on a desk: "When was the last time I checked my blood pressure?"…

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World Sickle Cell Day: Can We Talk About Genetic Testing?

It was 2AM and Yetunde was sitting in the passenger’s seat, her body leaning forward and backwards every few seconds. It was a Friday night in Lagos. Everyone else was…

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Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria: How to Protect Yourself

The Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has recently drawn attention to the outbreak of cholera in some parts of Nigeria. The NCDC reports that the infection has spread to…

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Nigeria becomes First Country to Introduce 5-in-1 Meningitis Vaccine

In March of 2024, Nigeria took a historic step in healthcare, becoming the first country to introduce the Meningitis vaccine.  What is Meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes…

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