The coronavirus disease also known as Covid-19 is a viral disease that emerged late last year and has shocked the world, the coronavirus disease is a novel disease because it is caused by a newly discovered coronavirus whose strain has not been encountered before. The world health organization(WHO) has declared the disease a pandemic to …
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that is responsible for over one million deaths every year worldwide, and is caused mainly by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, also called the ‘tubercle bacilli’. It usually infects the lungs and causes damage, but can spread to other parts of the body as well. It is transmitted through the air …
The use of traditional medicines in Nigeria has always been viewed as an ancient and effective form of therapy long before the 21st century but with the advancement in technology and orthodox medicine the reliability and trust in traditional medicine have been shallowed and traditional medications have been regarded as an uncivilized local therapy that …
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This is a continuation of my article on tetanus. Kindly read previous post to understand tetanus and it’s symptoms Treatment Wounds should be thoroughly cleaned to prevent infection. Any cut or wound must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent infection. A tetanus-prone wound should be treated by a medical professional immediately. A wound likely to develop …
Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is a grave infection caused by Clostridium tetani. This bacterium produces a toxin that affects the brain and nervous system, leading to stiffness in the muscles. If Clostridium tetani spores are deposited in a wound, the neurotoxin interferes with nerves that control muscle movement. infection can cause severe muscle spasms, serious …
Viral hepatitis is rapidly becoming a major public health issue globally especially in Africa. It is a neglected silent killer disease in Africa due to inadequate screening and access to its treatment in the continent. It is a liver disease that is caused by hepatitis virus. Symptoms of viral hepatitis include; Jaundice (yellowing of eyes), …
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Nigeria’s federal and state governments should ensure the rights to food, shelter, and other basic necessities for people losing jobs or income during the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic assistance that the government has announced in response to the virus has exposed inadequacies in Nigeria’s social protection systems and risks excluding the country’s poorest and most …
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