Author: Sarah Daniel Hand-hygiene – a driver of quality care (Source: WHO) Every year, 15 October marks Global Handwashing Day, drawing attention to one of the most basic actions in…
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to withstand the medications designed to destroy them, turning standard infections into severe, untreatable public health…
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Background Rapid point-of-care testing can help African clinicians distinguish patients who may benefit from antibiotics from those who are unlikely to do so. By delivering quantitative C-reactive protein…
Nigeria’s launch of its Second One Health Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan (NAP 2.0) in October 2024 marked an important milestone in the country’s response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Covering…
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Background If you live in Africa, you probably know someone who has suffered from malaria. You might even have had it yourself. The disease is so common that…
Author: Sarah Daniel Introduction Every generation of young people grows up in a world shaped by its own realities. For some, the greatest concerns may be access to education and employment;…
Author: Sarah Daniel Nigerian Frontline Health Workers working together for a better Healthcare (Source: Nigeria Health Watch) Every interaction with the healthcare system should improve a patient's health; not expose…
Author: Emmanuel OyelayoIntroduction: The Silent Crisis SeqAfrica, an innovative project strengthening DNA sequencing capacity for infectious disease surveillance in Africa. Imagine an individual falling ill with a bacterial infection. The…
Author: Sarah Daniel A Sickle Cell Disease patient in a hospital bed For decades, efforts to address sickle cell disease (SCD) in Nigeria has centred on survival; preventing childhood deaths,…
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo A Story Across Africa Picture a young mother living in a rural community in Africa. The nearest health centre is hours away. She is pregnant, but unsure when…