News surrounding the reported passing of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has once again pushed liver cancer into public conversation across Nigeria. Whenever a public figure faces a serious illness, people naturally begin asking questions: “How does liver cancer happen?” “Can it be detected early?” “What symptoms should people watch for?” The truth is, liver disease

There’s something comforting about a good nurse. Not just because they understand medicine, but because they understand people. In hospitals, patients may remember the doctor who diagnosed them, but they also remember the nurse who checked on them at 2 a.m., reassured them before a procedure, adjusted their pillow when they were uncomfortable, or simply

There’s a certain kind of fear that comes with hearing about a virus most people barely know anything about. Not long ago, many people in Lagos barely paid attention to terms like “viral outbreak,” “airborne transmission,” or “public health surveillance.” Now, even uncommon diseases can quickly become a topic of concern online. One of those