PinnedWhat we doIn Nigeria, the stakes are high — the time is dire, and the need is clear. …Ambulance Service2 min read
23 hours agoTHE MENACE OF DRUG ABUSEDrug abuse can be defined as the use of legal or illegal substances in ways that should not be, usually more than the regular dose of pills or using someone else’s prescription. People abuse drugs to feel good, relieve stress, or to avoid reality. …2 min read
Aug 1OBESITY; what about this chronic condition?Obesity occurs when you take in more calories than you burn through normal daily activities and exercise. Your body stores these excess calories as fat. The obesity epidemic has no single or simple solution. The key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is not just short-term dietary changes.t …2 min read
Jul 15First Aid Care For Somone Drowning.Drowning is defined as when someone has difficulty breathing because their nose and mouth are submerged in a liquid. When someone is drowning, they may go unnoticed sometimes, even if people are close by. If you notice someone to be drowning, Get help immediately. Notify a lifeguard, if one is…2 min read
Jun 28What you can do to prevent child drug abuseDrug abuse is an excessive use of illegal drugs which are harmful to the body. These days, it is an act commonly found amidst teenagers and children. Alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and tobacco are the drugs most commonly abused by adolescents, followed by marijuana. …3 min read
May 27THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MONKEY POXMonkeypox is rare, but the number of cases being discovered are increasing, across the world. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MONKEY POX What are the signs and symptoms of monkeypox? Monkeypox symptoms are similar but milder than smallpox symptoms. Early signs of monkeypox include flu-like symptoms such as: Fever…3 min read
May 23What Should I Do In Case Of A Medical Emergency?The thought-provoking question everyone should ask themselves is, “how well am I prepared for emergency medical care?” Making sure you are prepared for emergencies is not an activity to be done once, it is continuous learning that one must revisit through regular training. Emergency preparedness saves time and lives. We…2 min read
May 3What to do when you witness someone get eletrocutedIf you or someone else has been shocked, your immediate response can have a big impact on minimizing the effects of an electric shock. An electric shock happens when an electric current passes through your body. This can burn both internal and external tissue and cause organ damage. A range…2 min read
Apr 5SURVIVING A SNAKE BITEUsually, after a bite from a venomous snake, there is severe burning pain at the bite site within 15 to 30 minutes. This can progress to swelling, and bruising at the wound site, and all the way up the arm, leg, or whichever part of the body is affected. …3 min read
Mar 25WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TUBERCULOSISWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TUBERCULOSIS Are you experiencing cough which is taking forever to go? It just might be TB, you need to look out closely for these symptoms. Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects your lungs. The bacteria that causes tuberculosis “Mycobacterium…2 min read