Planet vs. Plastic: Dr. PUSH and Transformation Home Africa Lead the Charge on World Earth Day 2024
On #WorldEarthDay2024, the streets of Calabar buzzed with the energy and commitment of volunteers dedicated to a cleaner planet. Led by Sct. Omojefe Kennedy Orezime, affectionately known as Dr. PUSH, the founder of Transformation Home Africa, this year’s Earth Day activities included a street cleanup and market sensitization campaign under the powerful theme “Planet vs. […]
Empowering Female Students In UNICAL: The Triumph of Knowledge and Choice in Sexual Health
In the bustling corridors of academia, where minds are ignited with knowledge and ambitions soar high, there exists a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of student well-being: sexual health. Recognizing this, the Department of Public Health, in collaboration with TCRM (The Cross River Movement) and Life Clinic NG, embarked on a transformative journey with Group […]
World Earth Day 2023: Investing in a Healthy Planet
Earth Day is a global event celebrated every year on April 22nd. It is a day set aside to celebrate the planet and raise awareness about the environmental challenges we face. This year’s Earth Day is especially significant, as it marks the beginning of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration. The theme for this year’s […]
MASHUDU TSHIFULARO: FIRST SURGEON IN THE WORLD TO CURE DEAFNESS
MASHUDU TSHIFULARO: FIRST SURGEON IN THE WORLD TO CURE DEAFNESS In 2019, Professor Mashudu Tshifularo, a South African doctor and his team at the University of Pretoria, Faculty of Health in South Became the first in the world to cure a patient’s deafness using 3D-printing technology. The first patient to go through this surgery process […]
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SCENT LEAVES
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SCENT LEAVES Scent Leaves, also known as African basil, is a tropical plant belonging to the Labiatae family. It is native to Asia and some parts of Africa such as Nigeria, Ghana, etc. In Nigeria, the scent leaf is common among the different tribes in the country. It is known as ‘Efirin’ […]
HOW TO MAKE ZOBO DRINK
HOW TO MAKE ZOBO DRINK Zobo drink is a natural nutritious drink that’s made from the dry petals of the roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa). The drink is also known as Zoborodo or Hibiscus drink. It is a healthy drink that can be prepared at home or purchased. It comes in a variety of flavors, just […]
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BITTER KOLA
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BITTER KOLA. Bitter kola has been eaten in Africa for many years, but scientists have just begun a study of the health benefits of this flowering plant. Quick fact! Did you know that Coca-cola coined its name from Bitter kola? Now you know. The earlier recipes/blends of Coca-cola were gotten from the […]
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CITRUS FRUITS.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CITRUS FRUITS. Citrus is a group of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. Plants in this group produce citrus fruits, including important crops such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, limes, etc. Citrus originated from South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and Australia. Not only are citrus fruits flavorful, but […]
HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER. Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in South East Asia. It’s one of the healthiest and most delicious spices on Earth. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is related to turmeric, cardamom, etc. The rhizome which is the underground part of the stem in the past commonly used as […]
HEALTH BENEFITS OF DATE FRUITS
HEALTH BENEFITS OF DATE FRUITS Well, in this part of the country which I come from, dates are cherished and you can’t miss a chance to see them in the barrows of Hausa hawkers, who sell them alongside tiger nuts. The sight of it can get one excited and enticing. What are date fruits? you […]