Hypertension; The Silent Killer

INTRODUCTION Hypertension or High blood pressure as many know it is a “silent killer” that has remained a serious health challenge and grossly misunderstood condition in this part of the World and largely across the globe. It is a chronic condition where the pressure in the blood vessels remain persistently high usually from 140/90mmHg and […]

UNVEILING THE TRUTH BEHIND SICKLE CELL

People have different understanding/knowledge about Sickle Cell. What is it that you know or believe about Sickle Cell? In this article, our aim is to unveil the truth behind Sickle Cell so that you become more knowledgeable about this disease. What is Sickle Cell Anemia and How did we come about the name? Basically, Sickle Cell is a genetic […]

AstraZeneca Vaccine

History of AstraZeneca Vaccine

AstraZeneca vaccine also known as Vaxzevria (Covid-19 vaccine) is a vaccine used to prevent Covid-19(Coronavirus) which can cause severe disease and death. The disease can also have long-term consequences in people of all ages, including in otherwise healthy people. The vaccine was developed to prevent Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in people aged 18 years and […]