Okpa is a widely consumed food, it is known as Epa-Roro in Yoruba, Kwaruru or Gurjiya in Hausa. The English name of okpa is steamed bambara bean pudding because it is made from the bambara bean flour. Bambara bean is a grain legume or pulses also called bambara nut, it belongs to the family Leguminosae […]
The white bar-like pill with imprint 2 0 9 0 V is a type of Xanax (Alprazolam ) which is supplied by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Inc. and contains 2 mg of the medication. Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain […]
Generally gender inequality refers to the unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals based on their gender. It arises from differences in socially constructed gender roles. The United Nations and WHO defines gender equality is the absence of discrimination on the basis of a person’s sex in opportunities, the allocation of resources and benefits, or access […]
The mental health advocacy movement has developed over the last 4 decades as a means of combating stigma and prejudice against people with mental disorders and improving services. Because of widespread ignorance and misunderstanding about people with mental disorders, they are often feared and face severe stigmatization and discrimination. Government health and social policies are […]
What is social autopsy? Social Autopsy is a unique innovation which involves dialogue between community and government frontline workers to identify bottlenecks in the family and community level not for seeking timely care and increase and facilitate response by the community. It creates an enabling environment in the community to understand the social barriers and […]
The United Nations and the World Health Organization defines forced sex any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, unwanted sexual comments or advances, or acts to traffic, or otherwise directed, against a person’s sexuality using coercion, by any person regardless of their relationship to the victim, in any setting, including but not limited […]
Methamphetamine popularly known as Meth, Methamphetamine is a potent central nervous system stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity. It is a highly addictive drug that can cause an intense burst of euphoria while making a person feel more […]
Scent leaf also known as basil leaf is a herb that is widely used for its culinary and medicinal benefits. Scent leaf is commonly used for stomach problems such as spasms, loss of appetite, intestinal gas, diarrhea, constipation, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. In Nigeria, […]
Suya or tsire is a popular spicy meat skewer which is a popular food item in Nigeria and most parts of West Africa. It is also eaten in Sudan, referred to as “Agashe”. Suya is generally made with skewered beef, ram, or chicken. Innards such as kidney, liver and tripe are also used. However, […]
One-dose emergency contraception pills like postinor 2 prevent pregnancy about 50-100% of the time. Postinor-2 has an 85% chance of preventing pregnancy. If taken within 24 hours, there is a 95% chance of preventing pregnancy. If taken after 48-72 hours, there is a 58% chance. It is not known whether it is effective if taken […]
