Levon 2 contraceptive pill is a progestin-only emergency birth control pill intended for use within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse. It should only be used by women whose regular birth control methods have failed or who may have had intercourse without birth control. It is not a substitute for correct use of regular birth […]
Catfish is one of the most popular source of protein in Africa. As one the oldest and most widespread fish species, this fish adapt so well to their environment that they thrive worldwide, with the exception of a few places with extremely low or high temperatures. The name catfish refers to the long barbels, or […]
Popularly known as Dabino in Nigeria, date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) has been known for as long as recorded history. Apart from its importance as a food source for man and animals, all parts of the plant have their use in medicine, pharmacognosy, chemistry, and religion, and in the fishing, horticulture, and construction industries. Dabino […]
Pumpkin leaf is a dark green leafy vegetable found in the tropics, rich in water, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium, vitamins A, K and folate. It is scientifically known as Cucurbita moschata Duchesne. It is used for various soups in the West African sub-region. Squash & Pumpkin leaves are indeed edible. In many parts […]
Alligator pepper also known as Atare (in Yoruba), Chitta (Hausa) or Guinea Pepper mbongo spice, or hepper pepper is a West African spice made from the seeds and seed pods of Aframomum danielli. It is a close relative of grains of paradise, obtained from the closely related species, Aframomum melegueta. Unlike grains of paradise, which […]
According to a Cambridge University article, A face mask should be the first item of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is put on and the last item that is taken off. Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently begun to recommend using a cloth face covering when you’re […]
According to the World Health Organization, COVID-19 is primarily spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. A face mask also called a medical mask, is a loose-fitting disposable mask that protects the wearer’s nose and mouth from contact with droplets, splashes, and sprays that may contain germs. It also filters […]
Fufu is an essential food in most of West Africa, and it followed enslaved West Africans when they came to the Caribbean. It is often described as having a slightly tart and sour taste. It’s eaten across West Africa, in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Togo, Benin, Sierra Leone and more, and it pairs well with […]
Pounded yam is one of the most important foods in Nigeria. This food is made from yam, a perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and tropical regions, especially in Africa. With advances in technology, we don’t have to go through the stress of pounding yams using mortar […]
In Nigeria, public health officers focus on the overall health of communities instead of treating individual patients. They educate the public on specific health risks and basic healthy living strategies, and also create programs to encourage healthier lifestyles and minimize the risk of illness, disease and infection. They need a medical/ health care degree or […]
