The steady migration of medical personnel out of Nigeria is cutting off the life out of a health system that was already in a state of coma, with the Nigerian masses bearing the brunt, says Juliet Jacob Ochenje in this article. When Ms Jumoke Olasunkanmi’s nephew was scheduled for an emergency surgery for ventricular septal…
Ogbodo Ozioma Favour discusses how rising cost of diabetes treatment is pushing poor Nigerians to alternatives that worsen their conditions. Diabetes is one of the non-communicable diseases that leads to deaths in Nigeria annually. At least 11.2 million persons are living with the condition, public health experts who conducted a local study on its prevalence…
In this feature, Jumoke Olasunkanmi highlights implications of the exit of several multinational corporations on the socio-economic wellbeing of Nigerians and President Tinubu’s bid to attract investors to the country. Nigeria, once proud to be the largest economy in Africa, is now witnessing an exodus of multinational corporations. Over seven major players, including industry giants…
Sexual abuse against children cuts across all societies like cancer. It happens in schools, homes, religious organisations and communities. Recent reports on these cases leave a lot of room for worry and signals a cry for the government to take deliberate actions to address the root of the problem, writes Juliet Jacob Ochenje. A Pervasive Threat…
The yuletide seasons of Christmas and the beginning of a new year bring with it, nostalgia for celebrations, vacationing and fun. However, for many Nigerian households, this year’s celebration will not follow the robust fun fare and celebration galore that is associated with the season, writes Jumoke Olasunkanmi. ‘Tis the season to be jolly.…,” goes…
In the vibrant city of Abuja, Nigeria, expecting mothers eagerly anticipate the arrival of their little ones. However, amid their excitement lies a profound concern – the shortage of vital medical equipment, such as oxygen machines, in primary healthcare facilities, posing a significant threat to the survival of their newborns, should an emergency arise. Gom…
Evidence of climate change surrounds us—from environmental degradation and floods to extreme and unpredictable weather. However, for Nigerian farmers, the consequences of climate change go beyond environmental concerns; they strike at the core of their livelihoods, writes Jumoke Olasunkanmi. Climate change disrupts traditional weather patterns, impacting every aspect of farmers’ work, from planting to harvesting…
Mental health awareness is relatively low in Nigeria, according to the African polling institute (API). Mental health issues are often treated as spiritual problems and so, patients head to religious places for healing or deliverance. Ogbodo Ozioma Favour spoke to an adult mental health expert, Dr. Olufemi Oluwatayo, the CEO of Retreat Healthcare, Lagos, who…
Many parents do not believe their children can undergo mental stress or have mental health issues. Favour Ozioma Ogbodo writes that children can be affected by this problem and provides ways on how to address them. The state of a child’s mental health has a direct impact on his or her attitude, productivity and overall…
As the world marks the United Nations (UN)’s 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence (GBV) from November 25 (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), Juliet Jacob Ochenje writes on the factors pushing women to tragic deaths in the hands of their lovers….
