In a groundbreaking initiative to improve access to medical emergency services, the Ogun State Government has partnered with Emergency Response Africa to develop a technology-driven
Knowing how to act effectively can be the dividing line between relief and tragedy in moments of emergency. How to perform first aid in 2024
What do you do if you are with your friend and she starts to feel faint? Maybe she tells you, “I’m not feeling so good. I feel dizzy.” Your priority is to keep her safe. Help her sit, but do not put her in a chair that has no arms to avoid a fall. If …
Choking is common – whether it is a child who puts a coin or small toy in their mouth or an adult eating food that goes down the wrong way. Usually, when a person cannot speak, breathe, or cough, their airways are blocked. This is scary and extremely dangerous and requires fast action to save …
When the word “birth control” or “contraception” comes up, most people automatically think that it only applies to the female. This is not true. There are different methods of contraception that prevent the male from being able to release sperm or prevent the sperm from entering the uterus, hence, preventing pregnancy. So far, only physical …
When you hear about “the pill”, it generally refers to a combined oral contraceptive pill, taken to prevent unwanted pregnancy. ‘Combined’ means the pills contain two hormones – estrogen and progesterone, which work in your body to prevent pregnancy. You must take a pill every single day for it to be effective. There are usually …
While which contraception to use is a decision that should be made with the support of a medical professional, here is a simple guide to help you decide what method would be most comfortable for you: If you find it difficult to remember to do things regularly without reminders, the birth control pill may not …
Every home, office, and school should have a first aid kit as it is used as the first line of help in cases of emergency. Your first aid kit is box or bag that contains basic equipment, tools and medications used to give medical treatment before professional medical help arrives. There are various kinds of …
From the moment babies come into the world, they are exposed to germs and diseases. Unfortunately, the immune system of newborns and children are not able to fight these diseases, making them less likely to survive if they get sick before they can be protected. That is why so many young children under the age …
The risk of drug abuse and addiction is a fear of many parents. Many young lives are lost to drugs every year. Drug addicts lose their ability to contribute to society and suffer many health consequences, including a weakened immune system and brain damage. Like our mantra goes, prevention is the best form of treatment. …
Parents of teenagers often wonder what goes on behind closed doors. Knowing if there is something going on with your teenager can be difficult especially when it comes to drug or alcohol abuse. Addiction is extremely dangerous especially in children, so preventing it or at least, catching it early is important. Even though you are …
You may be wondering how prescription drugs can be dangerous to your children, weren’t they prescribed by a doctor for you? Without proper care, they can cause severe harm. Children and teenagers may abuse prescription drugs for different reasons. A toddler can see your yellow pills on the table, think they are sweets and eat …
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