Public Health

a young girl lying down on the hospital bed receiving treatment-typhoid fever

Typhoid Fever in Nigerian Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

HEALTHWISE / By Blessing Martins / 8 minutes of reading

Typhoid fever is a dangerous disease that affects many children in Nigeria every year. This illness can make children very sick and can even be life-threatening if not treated properly. It’s important for parents and caregivers to know what causes

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Family sleeping under an insecticide-treated net to prevent malaria

Malaria: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatments

HEALTHWISE / By Joshua Akintara / 6 minutes of reading

Introduction Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. In Nigeria, malaria is a significant public health issue, contributing to considerable morbidity and mortality, particularly among children under five

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