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How to Quit Cigarette Smoking: A Step-by-Step Guide

October 20, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Cigarette smoking remains one of the leading preventable causes of illness and death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the tobacco epidemic claims over 7 million lives each…

Clinical practice & resources Health systems & policy Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer) Nutrition & lifestyle

Cigarette Smoking in Africa: A Serious Health Risk

October 19, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Cigarette smoking continues to pose one of the major preventable health threats across Africa. While prevalence in some countries remains lower than global averages, the region is nevertheless confronting a…

Clinical practice & resources Health systems & policy Infectious diseases (malaria, TB, HIV, etc.)

Stemming Ebola in Kasai: Lessons from the Bulape Response

October 18, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

An Ebola outbreak declared on 4 September 2025 in the Kasai Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is now showing signs of being brought under control following…

Clinical practice & resources Health systems & policy

Dangers of Fake Medications in Africa: Recognizing Harm and What to Do

October 17, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Fake or substandard medicines are a serious health risk across much of Africa. When someone takes a counterfeit drug—one that is falsified, lacks the correct active ingredients, has too much…

Clinical practice & resources Health systems & policy Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer)

Fake Drugs in Africa: A Menace to Public Health

October 16, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Counterfeit or falsified medications represent a growing threat to health systems around the world, However, the proliferation of fake and substandard medicines across Africa is an urgent health crisis. Recent…

Health systems & policy Mental health & wellbeing Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer) Nutrition & lifestyle

Quitting Vaping: What works!

October 15, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Vaping—using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes and vape pens—has grown rapidly over the past decade. Many users start vaping in part because it is marketed as safer…

Health systems & policy Mental health & wellbeing Nutrition & lifestyle

Vaping in Africa: The Truth

October 14, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

What are vapes and why people use them Vaping devices (also called electronic cigarettes, “e-cigarettes,” or electronic nicotine delivery systems, ENDS) are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid (often called…

Health systems & policy Mental health & wellbeing Nutrition & lifestyle

How to Exercise Consistently and Make It a Lasting Habit

October 13, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Most people know exercise is good for them. The real challenge isn’t starting — it’s staying consistent. You buy new workout clothes, hit the gym, or go for a few…

Mental health & wellbeing Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer) Nutrition & lifestyle

Gym Rats; The New Rave. Health, and the Real Value of Exercise

October 12, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Everywhere you look these days—on Instagram reels, TikTok challenges, neighborhood gyms—young people are chasing gym memberships. The “gym rat” identity has become aspirational: lean bodies, sculpted muscles, #gymfam. But beyond…

Clinical practice & resources Health systems & policy Nutrition & lifestyle

Tomato Paste: What’s Really Inside, Health Impacts, and Smarter Alternatives

October 11, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Tomato paste is a staple in many cuisines across Africa. It offers flavor, color, and a tomato “kick” to stews, soups, sauces, and more. But how often do we ask:…

How to Quit Cigarette Smoking: A Step-by-Step Guide

Cigarette Smoking in Africa: A Serious Health Risk

Stemming Ebola in Kasai: Lessons from the Bulape Response

Dangers of Fake Medications in Africa: Recognizing Harm and What to Do

Fake Drugs in Africa: A Menace to Public Health

Quitting Vaping: What works!

Vaping in Africa: The Truth

How to Exercise Consistently and Make It a Lasting Habit

Gym Rats; The New Rave. Health, and the Real Value of Exercise

Tomato Paste: What’s Really Inside, Health Impacts, and Smarter Alternatives

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