Tag: Child Health
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A Mum’s Ordeal: Coping with Rigors on Christmas Day and What Parents Should Do
A frightening Christmas Day start On Christmas Day, as most families were unwrapping presents and enjoying hopeful moments, mine turned into a day of fear and quick decision-making. My son, usually full of energy, suddenly developed a high fever and shaking, a medical phenomenon known as rigors. Rigors are intense fits of shivering that can…
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Rigors on Christmas Day: A Mum’s Health Emergency Guide
Introduction: A Christmas Day That Took a Sudden Turn What began as a joyful family celebration on Christmas Day quickly shifted into a frightening health emergency as my son developed rigors—those terrifying, uncontrollable shivers that signal something urgent is happening inside. In moments like these, fear can be overwhelming, but so can the resolve of…
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Thank God: Parents Defy Medical Advice to Save Conjoined Twins in Papua New Guinea
Hope Against the Odds: A Papua New Guinea Family’s Journey In a quiet corner of Papua New Guinea, a family’s decision to defy dire medical forecasts has become a story of resilience and gratitude. The parents of rare conjoined twins say doctors advised them to take the boys home and prepare for the worst, declaring…
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SAMBURU WA-SHIKO: Kenya’s best time to stop maternal, child deaths
A turning point for Kenya’s maternal and child health Kenya faces a critical moment in its fight against maternal and child deaths. During a year of tighter budgets and competing health priorities, representatives from the Gates Foundation emphasized that progress is still possible—and urgently needed. Samburu Wa-Shiko, the regional representative for East Africa, sat down…
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When Chickenpox Becomes Life-Changing: Why Vaccination Still Matters
Introduction: A Lesson Kept Hidden in Plain Sight Chickenpox is often dismissed as a mild childhood rite of passage. For some families, it mirrors a cheerful, if inconvenient, milestone. But for others, the illness can take a dangerous turn, leading to extended hospital stays, serious complications, and profoundly tense days for parents who fear their…
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Nigeria’s Healthcare Crisis Sparks Calls for System Overhaul After Adichie Tragedy
Voice of a Nation in Grief The loss of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21‑month‑old son has become a catalyst for a broader national debate over Nigeria’s healthcare system. Grieving families, medical professionals, and civil society groups are turning the tragedy into a stark reminder that quality care is not guaranteed for all Nigerians. The widely shared…
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Nigeria Faces Urgent Call for Healthcare Reform After Adichie’s Tragic Loss
Public Grief Sparks Demands for Healthcare Reform Across Nigeria The death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21-month-old son has jolted Nigeria into a national conversation about the country’s healthcare system. As families across the nation expressed grief and concern, many prominent voices called for immediate, structural changes to address alleged negligence and inadequate care that seem…
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Trump Visit Sparks Moment of Hope for Kids Battling Brain Cancer
Introduction: A City Hospital, a Moment of Focus At Memorial Sloan Kettering, the ninth floor of the pediatric inpatient unit is a world where courage, fear, and small, bright paintings collide. For seven years, nurse Jenn Janosko has tended to children with brain cancer, watching them navigate a life-and-death spectrum with grace. Then came a…
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Steady Decline in Antibiotics for Childhood Respiratory Infections: A Major Public Health Win, With a Blind Spot on Ear Infections
Summary: Progress in Antibiotic Stewardship for Young Children National health data reveal a steady and meaningful decline in antibiotic prescriptions for preschoolers with respiratory infections. The trend signals a significant public health win: clinicians are increasingly avoiding unnecessary antibiotics for common colds, bronchitis, and other non-bacterial illnesses, aligning practice with evidence-based guidelines and reducing exposure…
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Chimamanda Adichie alleges medical negligence in the death of her son
Chimamanda Adichie accuses hospital of negligence in toddler son’s death Renowned Nigerian-American author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has publicly alleged that medical negligence contributed to the death of her toddler son. In a message circulated to family and friends and later shared online, Adichie described the hospital’s handling of her child’s care as “criminally negligent”. The…