Long COVID, also known as ‘post-COVID syndrome’, is used to describe the effects of COVID-19 that continue for weeks or months beyond the initial illness. Symptoms of long COVID People with long COVID experience a range of persistent and fluctuating symptoms;...
The most frequent question that has been popping in the minds and mouths of most people this year is “When will this pandemic end?” As 2020 winds down, and the COVID 19 vaccines become available across the world, there seems to be a glimmer of hope for an end to a...
Nigeria is a high-risk country for yellow fever (YF). The re-emergence of yellow fever in September 2017 in Nigeria has been marked by outbreaks over a wide geographical area. The yellow fever outbreaks reported in Bauchi, Benue, and Katsina states from August to...
Coffee is one of the most popular and widely consumed beverages in the world. It is the go-to beverage for a lot of people immediately after they wake up in the morning. Worldwide, experts estimate that people consume around 2.25 billion cups of coffee per day....
Depression is a common illness worldwide, with more than 264 million people affected. Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life. It may become a serious health condition. In 2017, a World...
Injuries represent 12% of the global disease burden and the third most common cause of death globally. Gunshot injuries (GSIs) contribute significantly to the global disease burden arising from injuries. Globally, the incidence of GSIs has been on the increase. In...
