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THE RED RIBBON FOR HIV AWARENESS THE HIV RED RIBBON... How it all started   It all started in 1991 about 10 years after the emergence of HIV About 12 artists (photographers, painters, film makers, and costume designers) gathered to discuss a new project for a New York arts organisation that raises awareness of HIV called VISUAL AIDS. After a short brainstorm they come up with a simple idea – the red ribbon, worn to signify awareness and support for people living with HIV. When the artists sat down to work on this project, their aim was to get people talking about HIV. This was during a time where HIV was highly stigmatised and people living with the virus were suffering behind closed doors, some too scared to even tell their loved ones. The artists wanted to create a visual expression of compassion for people living with, and affected by, HIV. The artists were inspired by the yellow ribbons tied on trees to show support for the US military fighting in the Gulf War. Pink and rainbow...

We are at it again; what should have been a tale of the past still stares us in the face, an ugly sight to behold any day. What more can be scarier than the sight or sound of N400 per litre of Prime Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as fuel and more so, that of sky-rocketing and unaffordable cost of kerosene, the second-line energy source for cooking of the low income earner after firewood. What more can instill a feeling of frustration and sadness in the hearts of Nigerians than this unrelenting surge of high cost or fuel owing to scarcity? Fuel scarcity as it is popularly referred to as, occurs for many reasons but it seems neither the populace nor the government seem to realize the ‘’poisonous nature’’of this menace. It is indeed hazardous owing to the health consequences of scarcity and scarcity-induced practices. When scarcity looms, hoarding of fuel is usually the first response by petroleum product dealers. Their agents and opportunists roll out their storage drums which they use t...

Africa is a blessed continent rich in natural resources and a vast array of socio-cultural heritage. However, poverty amidst corruption have continued to drag it back in terms of development. Africa's health care system has been challenged by a vast array of disease outbreaks, the worst being the Ebola outbreak last year. However, HIV/AIDS and malaria are also diseases of concern among the highly populated continent and Nigeria in particular. According to UNICEF, every year, Malaria affects about 300 million to 600 million people around the world and about 580,000 annual deaths due to malaria have been recorded. 90% of this figure is attributed to Sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria accounts for 18% of global infections. Malaria treatment in Nigeria seems to be poorly executed and this has over the years frustrated the eradication of the disease as well as led to the difficulty in proper management of the disease. The gold standard diagnostic test for malaria has been through blood smears....

An abnormally light menstrual blood flow. It is also known as hypomenorrhoea. It can occur normally especially if the experience runs through genetic lines. Pregnancy is not prevented by this kind of flow Causes: Genetics Side effects of hormonal contraception methods like oral pills, IUDs, hormonal implants -   the relatively low estrogen in this contraceptives reduces the growth of endometrium hence there is little to shed during menstruation Age: early in puberty and just before menopause – endometrial lining isn’t developing normally   Low thyroid hormone level, high prolactin level, high insulin level, high androgen level and problems with some hormones can cause anovulation and also lead to scanty flow. Asherman’s syndrome (intrauterine adhesions)   Plastic operation of the uterine or myomectomy Emotional and Nervous factors such as stressful periods and excitement and anxiety over some expectations and events can lead to low production of estrogen and progesteron...

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When it comes to drugs, Paracetamol is a house hold name. It is an analgesic (pain-killer) and an antipyretic (reduces elevated body temperature/fever) and with very weak anti-inflammatory activity. It is an over-the-counter medicine meaning it can be bought without need of a prescription. It comes mainly in 500mg round or oval tablets sold as paracetamol by Emzor, May & Baker, and as Panadol by Glaxo Smithkline (GSK). Other companies market this drug with other brand names. To know what a drug contains, check the park or the blister sachets for a section where you see an inscription about contents. Paracetamol is generally safe for use in most people. Even in pregnancy, no causal relationship has linked paracetamol to any foetal danger. It does not cause or worsen stomach ulcers as with some Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Naproxen, Piroxicam, etc neither does it contain substances such as misoprostol which can hurt the unborn being in ...