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FAMILY PLANNING IN NIGERIA
Introduction The US Dept. of Health defines family planning as ‘educational, comprehensive medical or social activities which enable individuals, including minors, to determine freely the number and spacing of their children and to select the means by which this may...
TESTICULAR CANCER
Cancer of the Testes (aka testicular cancer) is a type of cancer that affects the testes. The testes are two ball-shaped organs located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testes are responsible for the production of spermatozoa and other...
CERVICAL CANCER
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix; the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. In 2015, the World Health Organisation explained that approximately 90% the 270,000 deaths from cervical cancer occurred in low and...
IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA
According to nhs.uk, iron deficiency anemia is defined as anaemia caused by lack of iron, often because of blood loss or pregnancy. It is treated with iron tablets prescribed by a GP and by eating iron-rich foods. Symptoms: These can include Tiredness and lack of...
FOUR KEYS TO A HEALTHIER DIET
According to the World Health Organization, these are four things that you can do today, to make your diet healthier and reduce your risk of developing certain diseases. These tips include: Eat a variety of food Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit Eat moderate amounts...
SEPSIS
Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. In other words, it’s the body’s over active and toxic response to an infection. The burden of sepsis is most likely highest in low...