Most people know this condition by its popular names pink eye and Apollo, but did you know there are many... read more →
The world has almost eliminated polio which has no cure and can permanently cripple or kill you Name Polio (full... read more →
Today, October 15th is Global Handwashing Day! To celebrate, we partnered with Ikeja Electric and Kleanmate to visit 6 schools... read more →
Did you know eating too much raw cassava can paralyze you and affect your memory? Name Konzo (means “bound legs”... read more →
Known as crypto, this is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites Name Cryptosporidiosis aka crypto Transmission A contagious diarrheal disease... read more →
This disease is named for the Rift Valley in Kenya where it was discovered ame Rift Valley fever Transmission A... read more →
Last week we attended the Future of Health Conference 2016 in Abuja, Nigeria. The theme this year was Health Meets Tech so... read more →
Scabies, also known as the seven-year itch, is caused by a parasite that buries itself in your skin Name Scabies... read more →
We’ve already defined “preparedness” for infectious disease outbreaks so now that we know what it is, the question is should countries prepare?... read more →
On Thursday we attended a lecture and award presentation for Dr. Ernest Madu, a Nigerian clinician and leader in global... read more →