Malaria: The Real Picture

A Milestone with Instructions In late 2024, Nigeria introduced the R21 malaria vaccine into routine immunisation schedules, starting with Kebbi and Bayelsa states. This vaccine, which is recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), specifically targets children under five - the...

Myth: "It’s Just Typhoid, Not Malaria" The Fact: In Nigeria, malaria and typhoid are often confused because they share symptoms such as high fever and headaches. However, they are distinct diseases requiring distinct treatments. The Risk: Treating malaria with typhoid antibiotics (or vice...

The moment a headache and fever strike, the temptation in Nigeria is to bypass the clinic and head straight to a chemist's shop for a quick pack of antimalarials. This practice, self-medication based on symptoms, is driven by convenience and the desire to save time, but it has created a...