Malaria Ends With Us: Prevention Starts With You

Malaria Ends With Us: Prevention Starts With You

ByCharles Onuoha

In Nigeria, malaria is more than a health issue. it’s a national emergency. Despite decades of intervention, nearly 100,000 Nigerians die from malaria each year, with children under five and pregnant women being the most vulnerable. This World Malaria Day, Bastion HMO is urging Nigerians to take a stand: Prevention is powerful. Coverage saves lives. …

See the Future Clearly: Why Eye Health in Nigeria Must Be a Priority This Prevention of Blindness Week
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See the Future Clearly: Why Eye Health in Nigeria Must Be a Priority This Prevention of Blindness Week

ByCharles Onuoha

Imagine driving through the streets of Lagos or Abuja with a dirty, cracked windshield. You wouldn’t get far before putting yourself and others at risk. Yet, millions of Nigerians go through life with blurry or impaired vision, often without even knowing it or worse, without knowing help is available. This Prevention of Blindness Week (April…

World Autism Acceptance Day 2025: Embracing the Spectrum with “Colour”
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World Autism Acceptance Day 2025: Embracing the Spectrum with “Colour”

ByCharles Onuoha

Recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that approximately 1 in 160 children worldwide is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This clearly underscores the urgent need for increased awareness, understanding, and, most importantly, acceptance of neurodiversity. World Autism Acceptance Day (WAAD), observed annually on April 2nd, serves as a powerful reminder that…