Tetanus: What You Should Know
Tetanus also known as Lockjaw is a serious bacterial infection of the nervous system caused by the bacteria called Clostridium tetan...
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Stillbirths: What is Important to Know
A stillbirth is the death of a baby on or after 28 weeks of pregnancy, but before or during delivery. It is different from a miscarr...
Jaundice in Pregnancy: What you should know
Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high levels of a yellow pigment in the blood called bilirubin. It is usually p...
Stillbirth
It is a tragic event where a baby, who was expected to be born alive, passes away in the womb. The exact causes of stillbirth can va...
Appendicitis
Everyone has a small wormlike tube in their tummy. This tube is part of the intestine(food passage). This tube, called the appendix,...
Preterm Birth
Did you know that babies born at six and a half months (28 weeks) can survive in Nigeria? Babies are expected at about 40 completed...
Postpartum: What you should know
The days and weeks after you give birth are as important as the pregnancy period. It is the period immediately following childbirth,...
Cesarean Section: What you need to know
Why would my doctor ask me to do an operation to deliver my baby? In this video, the doctor explains some common reasons for a Cesar...
ASTHMA ATTACK: What you need to know
Asthma is a major noncommunicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and adults and is the most common chronic disease among chi...
Tetanus: What you should know
Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani. When these bacteria enter the body, they produce a toxin that...
Kerosene Poisoning: What you should know
Kerosene poisoning refers to the ingestion, inhalation, or absorption of kerosene, which is a flammable liquid commonly used as fuel...
Cellulitis: What you should know
Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the infected area of the skin. If untreat...