Health

HIV isn’t an automatic death sentence, and AIDS isn’t inevitable. From transmission myths to treatment truths, this World AIDS Day, learn how awareness, testing, and care can save lives. Bust myths, get informed, and empower yourself and others with facts that matter.

Titilope Olotu is only nineteen, but she is already rewriting the rules of menstrual health in ways that feel both wildly inventive and deeply personal. Here’s what we found about the young woman who is turning discomfort into innovation and pushing global health forward with fearless creativity.

Dr. Samuel Achilefu, a Nigerian-born scientist, turned light into a life-saving tool. His CancerVision Goggles help surgeons see cancer cells in real time, transforming surgeries, saving lives, and proving that innovation and impact can shine — literally and metaphorically.

For nearly three decades, Dr. Olopade has worked with researchers and clinicians in Nigeria and across Africa to bridge global health disparities. She’s building systems where early detection, genetic counseling, and precision medicine can reach women everywhere, not just in wealthy nations.

Awareness doesn’t end in October—it lives in every healthy choice. Schedule your screenings, talk to your doctor, and remember: early detection isn’t fear, it’s strength in action.

From Flying Doctors Nigeria, Africa’s first indigenous air ambulance service, to Healthcap Africa, a firm financing hospitals, startups, and critical infrastructure, Dr. Brown is shaping a new reality where healthcare isn’t a luxury, it’s a right backed by strategy, access, and investment.

Did you know Africa’s first medical tablet came from Cameroon? Arthur Zang invented the Cardiopad to tackle the shortage of heart specialists. Today, his innovations — from lifesaving cardiac exams in rural areas to oxygen generators during COVID-19 — are redefining how African solutions solve global health challenges.

For years, Nigerians have trusted methylated spirit and iodine as the go-to for cuts and bruises. But are they really safe for wound care? Learn why spirit may delay healing, what to use instead, and when to seek medical help.

Tired of the mid-morning slump? These Nigerian breakfast ideas fuel you without sugar crashes. Healthy, satisfying, and budget-friendly.

From bitter herbs to palm wine cures, African traditions are rich in homegrown health wisdom. But as modern medicine rises, are these remedies still safe—or just sentimental? In this thought-provoking read, we explore where cultural practices and science collide, where they find harmony, and how today’s Africans can blend both worlds to protect their health without losing their roots.