Health

The Hidden Threat of Sleep Apnoea and Its Impact on Health Sleep apnoea is a condition that has been increasingly highlighted by medical professionals due to its potential to cause severe health complications. A general practitioner, Dr Asif Ahmed, has raised awareness about the importance of diagnosing this often-overlooked condition, which can significantly affect a person’s quality of life and …

A Descent into Debt: The Story of a Businessman and His Wife When Bobby Tan, a businessman from Southeast Asia, found himself in financial trouble due to cash-flow issues in his health supplement business, he turned to a professional networking group in Hong Kong for help. He borrowed HK$300,000 (US$38,220) from a licensed small lender in April last year. What …

The Unexpected Benefits of a Maternity Body Pillow Before becoming pregnant, I never really considered how I slept. I would wriggle around, lie on my front, or flip onto my back—sometimes ending up on my side, but it wasn’t a priority. That all changed when I received the positive pregnancy test. Suddenly, I had to learn what I could no …

Urgent Call for Stricter Vehicle Regulations in Uganda A senior official from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has raised concerns about the impact of outdated vehicles on public health and road safety in Uganda. Jane Wanjiru Akumu, a programme officer with UNEP’s Sustainable Mobility Unit, highlighted that aging trucks and minibuses are contributing to severe air pollution, increasing the …

Recognizing the Early Signs of Diabetes: A Warning from Medical Experts Hair loss on the legs, feet, and toes might be more than just a cosmetic concern—it could be an early warning sign of a serious health condition. According to medical experts, this symptom may indicate the presence of diabetes, a disease that affects millions globally and can lead to …

New Alert Issued for RSV Vaccines Amid Rare Neurological Reaction Concerns Healthcare professionals in the UK are now required to inform patients about a rare neurological condition linked to two newly approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. The alert, issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), highlights a potential association between these vaccines and Guillain-Barré syndrome, a …

Addressing Mental Health Challenges Through Task-Sharing in South Africa South Africa is facing a significant challenge in meeting the mental health needs of its population. The country lacks an adequate number of psychologists and psychiatrists to address the widespread mental health issues. To tackle this problem, one effective approach is training community healthcare workers to provide basic mental health support. …

A Journey of Resilience and Vision Dr. Chichi Menakaya, the Chief Executive Officer of UK-based Annomo Health Concierge, has carved a unique path in the fields of trauma and orthopaedic surgery, entrepreneurship, and global health strategy. Her journey is one marked by determination, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to transforming healthcare systems. Early Life and Inspirations From a young age, …

A Growing Public Health Crisis in Wetland-Bordering Communities In densely populated areas that lie adjacent to the country’s wetlands, including Ebo-Town, New Jeshwang, and Tallinding Farokono, residents are facing a hidden public health challenge. As the rainy season approaches, concerns about the state of their environment are increasing, with many fearing the consequences of neglect and poor infrastructure. The problem …

The Jigawa State Conditional Cash Transfer Programme: A Model for Improving Maternal and Child Health Fatima Sanusi, a 27-year-old woman from the Mafitar Sarki community in Hadejia Local Government Area (LGA), has been receiving financial support through Jigawa State’s Conditional Cash Transfer Programme for the past five months. Since being enrolled in the initiative, she has received 5,000 Naira (approximately …