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Practical, evidence-based child & maternal health guidance for African families and caregivers. Find clear advice on pregnancy, newborn care, breastfeeding, immunisations, child nutrition, common childhood illnesses, and maternal wellbeing. Trusted by clinicians, our culturally relevant, low-resource solutions help you protect mothers and children and make informed healthcare decisions everywhere today.

Taking this Medication for Diarrhea Can Be Deadly (A Doctor Explains)
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Taking this Medication for Diarrhea Can Be Deadly (A Doctor Explains)

Many people especially Africans view diarrhea as a minor nuisance, a temporary digestive upset that simply … Taking this Medication for Diarrhea Can Be Deadly (A Doctor Explains)Read more

by Dr. Chimaobi Felix•February 1, 2026February 1, 2026
What to Do When Your Child Has a Seizure: A Complete Safety Guide
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What to Do When Your Child Has a Seizure: A Complete Safety Guide

Most parent and people have at one point in time experienced a child having a seizure … What to Do When Your Child Has a Seizure: A Complete Safety GuideRead more

by Dr. Chimaobi Felix•January 27, 2026January 27, 2026
Ending AIDS in Africa before 2030
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Ending AIDS in Africa before 2030

The fight against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Africa represents … Ending AIDS in Africa before 2030Read more

by Dr. Chimaobi Felix•December 1, 2025December 14, 2025
West Africa Unites to Boost Vaccination
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West Africa Unites to Boost Vaccination

West Africa just made one of its biggest health commitments in years and it happened in … West Africa Unites to Boost VaccinationRead more

by Dr. Chimaobi Felix•November 29, 2025December 14, 2025
62 Million DRC Children to Receive Measles-Rubella Vaccine
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62 Million DRC Children to Receive Measles-Rubella Vaccine

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has kicked off one of the largest vaccination drives … 62 Million DRC Children to Receive Measles-Rubella VaccineRead more

by Dr. Chimaobi Felix•November 27, 2025December 14, 2025
Ogijo Lead Contamination exposes Major Public Health Risk
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Ogijo Lead Contamination exposes Major Public Health Risk

Residents of Ogijo, a community straddling Lagos and Ogun States, are facing a mounting public health … Ogijo Lead Contamination exposes Major Public Health RiskRead more

by Dr. Chimaobi Felix•November 27, 2025December 14, 2025
Cameroon Strengthens Polio Fight
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Cameroon Strengthens Polio Fight

In a major step forward for Africa’s fight against polio, Cameroon has successfully sequenced a circulating … Cameroon Strengthens Polio FightRead more

by Dr. Chimaobi Felix•November 6, 2025December 14, 2025
The Last Mile to End Polio in Africa: A Boy’s Story That Reminds Us Why It Matters
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The Last Mile to End Polio in Africa: A Boy’s Story That Reminds Us Why It Matters

When he was small, Polio robbed him of something most children take for granted: the freedom … The Last Mile to End Polio in Africa: A Boy’s Story That Reminds Us Why It MattersRead more

by Dr. Chimaobi Felix•October 27, 2025December 14, 2025

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