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
Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer)
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — including hypertension, diabetes and cancer — are rising across Africa. Healthy Africa provides evidence-based prevention, early detection, and practical management tips, plus culturally relevant lifestyle guidance, screening checklists, treatment pathways, and patient resources to help families and clinicians effectively reduce NCD risk and improve long-term outcomes.
10 Everyday Habits Silently Damaging Your Health — Especially for Africans
In many parts of Africa, shifts in lifestyle, urbanisation and exposure to novel risks are quietly … 10 Everyday Habits Silently Damaging Your Health — Especially for AfricansRead more
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Quit Cigarette Smoking
Cigarette smoking remains one of the leading preventable causes of illness and death worldwide. According to … A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Quit Cigarette SmokingRead more
Cigarette Smoking in Africa, A Serious Health Risk
Cigarette smoking continues to pose one of the major preventable health threats across Africa. While prevalence … Cigarette Smoking in Africa, A Serious Health RiskRead more
Quitting Vaping, what works
Vaping—using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes and vape pens—has grown rapidly over the … Quitting Vaping, what worksRead more
Why have gyms become a youth trend?
Everywhere you look these days—on Instagram reels, TikTok challenges, neighborhood gyms—young people are chasing gym memberships. … Why have gyms become a youth trend?Read more
Life-Threatening Hypersensitivity to Artemisinin in Severe Malaria
Artemisinin-based therapies form the backbone of treatment for severe malaria. Yet, as with any drug, rare … Life-Threatening Hypersensitivity to Artemisinin in Severe MalariaRead more
Rising Hypertension, A Silent Killer of African Youths
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, has traditionally been considered a disease of middle age and beyond. … Rising Hypertension, A Silent Killer of African YouthsRead more