What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? UTIs are common infections that happen when bacteria, often from the skin or rectum, enter the urethra and infect the urinary tract. The infections can affect several parts of the urinary tract, but the most common type is a bladder infection (cystitis). Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is another type […]
Problematic alcohol use by physicians appears to be increasing, new research shows. However, good data on exactly how common this is and on salient risk factors are lacking, investigators note. In a systematic literature review, investigators found the prevalence of self-reported problematic alcohol use varied widely, but could affect up to one-third of physicians. However, all […]
What is a Notifiable Disease? A notifiable disease refers to diseases which the law or regulations mandate that are reported to health or government authorities upon diagnosis or possible sightings. They are closely monitored or priority diseases and the collation of data and other vital information about them allows the authorities to monitor them and […]
Traveling outside your home country can be sometimes depressing especially when you don’t know the type of diet you will be compelled to eat in a foreign land. With the rising cases of cancer occasioned by the widespread consumption of processed food and drinks, individuals are becoming more conscious of the calories they take and […]
“Health they say is wealth” This statement is always true. A healthy body is a healthy mind which is why it is important that we take care of our health. But despite all the available and vast information online, where should you turn to when you need health tips? That is why we created this […]
Salary Outlook for MPH Degree Holders One of the major considerations of many professionals seeking to pursue an MPH degree is the Salary outlook. If you are asking such smart questions then you are at the right place for such answers. By pursuing a public health degree you will be investing a lot of time, […]
Public Health Careers Salaries In Nigeria Nigeria has more reported cases of malaria and deaths due to malaria than any other country in the world and currently accounts for around 29% of the global malaria burden. This is in addition to the huge burden of several other diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, and […]
There are several scholarship opportunities available to individuals wishing to pursue a higher degree, especially in the field of public health. As always, for your application to be successful, you must carefully study and fully understand the scholarship guidelines and ensure that all mandatory items are uploaded or submitted at the stipulated time to avoid […]
What is a contextual project? The contextual project can be defined as academic work designed to engage students in a manner that enables them to apply what has been learned to a context related to their lives, communities, workplaces, or the wider world. It allows students and participants to construct meaning based on their own […]
Kunu is a traditional drink native to the Northern part of Nigeria. It is made from grains such as millet, maize, rice, or sorghum. Depending on the grain used, it is known in the Hausa language as “kunun aya” (from tiger nuts) this is one of the most preferred types of kunu due to the […]
