“I’m young, I feel fine.” That single thought is how high blood pressure and diabetes catch so many Nigerians in their 20s and 30s — quietly, with no warning, until the damage is already done. These conditions are no longer “an old person’s problem.” This guide covers the numbers that matter and the simple steps that lower your risk. Watch: the 60-second version — then read on for the full guide. ...
Malaria is so common in Nigeria that many families treat it as routine — yet it still kills, especially children under five and pregnant women. Nigeria carries the world’s heaviest malaria burden, roughly a quarter of all cases globally (WHO). The good news: most malaria is preventable at home, with cheap, simple habits. Here’s exactly what works. First, how malaria actually spreads Malaria is passed by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito, which bites mainly at night — dusk to dawn. It is not caught from food, dirty water you drink, or “the sun.” Because the mosquito bites at night and breeds in still water, that’s precisely where prevention wins. ...
Lassa fever kills roughly one in four confirmed patients in Nigeria — and the single biggest reason is that people reach hospital too late. It starts looking exactly like malaria, so it gets waved off. This guide covers the early signs, how it actually spreads, and the simple steps that protect your household. Last updated: 14 August 2026 · Outbreak figures shift weekly — check the latest NCDC situation reports. Watch: the 60-second version — then read on for the full guide. ...