HPV means Human Papillomavirus. It is a group of more than 200 related viruses, and some of them affect the skin while others affect the genital area.

Here is what A Day Kit cannot do: It cannot prevent HIV (only PEP can). It cannot prevent pregnancy (only emergency contraception can). It cannot cover all STIs. It cannot stop viral or resistant infections. It cannot clean or reset the reproductive system. It cannot undo an exposure that already happened.

Just because you have malaria does not mean typhoid is hiding somewhere.

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida, a yeast that naturally lives in the body. Candida is usually harmless because the immune system and healthy bacteria keep it in check. The problem begins when something disrupts this balance and allows Candida to multiply.

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1), commonly known for causing “cold sores” around the mouth, is incredibly contagious. It spreads easily through direct contact, saliva, skin, or even a small blister. While adults can usually fight off the virus or live with mild symptoms, a newborn’s body lacks the defenses to control it.

Nigeria has recorded 166 deaths from Lassa fever between January 1 and September 14, 2025. The Case Fatality Rate now stands at 18.5% 2025, from 16.9% in 2024. On October 12, 2025, the Kano State Center for Disease Control issued a public health advisory regarding the onset of the Lassa fever season and the potential transmission risk across the country.

A sore throat, or pharyngitis, simply means inflammation of the throat that makes swallowing painful or uncomfortable.

of pedestrian bridge users hurrying to their offices or marketplaces, I always notice a man sitting quietly with one leg severely swollen, begging for alms. At first glance, people might dismiss his condition as a misfortune or a spiritual curse, but I know it is lymphatic filariasis. This is a life-altering, preventable mosquito-borne disease that affects millions around the world. Imagine living with swelling so severe that it hinders your ability to perform even the most b

Like many Nigerian university students, I lived in the hostel, where we all drank untreated water from bore-holes. Little did I know I had already been infected with Helicobacter pylori, resulting in a stomach ulcer. Ulcers are manageable when you are informed and proactive.