Alcohol and Cancer: A Call for Urgent Awareness and Action in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the awareness of the health risks linked to alcohol consumption, especially its connection
The Importance of Early Detection: How Screenings Save Lives
Prostate cancer, a prevalent disease among men, often progresses silently with minimal symptoms, leading to late diagnoses. Early detection through routine screenings, like the PSA test and DRE, significantly enhances survival rates and treatment success. Addressing misconceptions and fears about these screenings is crucial for improving health outcomes and quality of life.
Understanding Prostate Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, characterized by abnormal cell growth in the prostate. Key risk factors include age, genetics, hormonal levels, and lifestyle whereas awareness of symptoms such as frequent urination and pelvic pain is critical for early detection. Regular screenings are essential for high-risk individuals.
Escalating the Crisis of Men’s Wellness: Addressing Family Burdens and Prostate Cancer
The Rosana Empowerment Foundation emphasizes the neglected issue of men’s health, particularly prostate cancer, which is affecting families across Nigeria and Africa. Recognizing the growing health crisis and its impact on family stability, REF plans to launch a prostate cancer awareness and screening campaign. They seek partnerships for awareness, screening, funding, capacity building, and advocacy to combat this silent killer and strengthen families.
Understanding the Ongoing Threat of Mpox in Nigeria: Prevention and Public Health Strategies
Mpox, formerly monkeypox, is a re-emerging viral disease, primarily in Nigeria since 2017. It spreads through close contact with infected individuals, animals, or materials. Symptoms include rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes, with severe cases causing complications. Public health measures and education are crucial for controlling the spread and preventing future outbreaks.
The WHO Declaration of Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern: Implications for Nigeria
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, recently declared the upsurge of
Enhancing Communication and Conflict Resolution: Strategies for Relationship Health
Introduction: Conflict is an inherent part of human relationships, and while it may be unavoidable,
How Big Is the Risk of Epidemics?
The risk of epidemics, characterized by the rapid and widespread occurrence of infectious diseases, is