Tag: Lagos
The Low Impact Gym Slowing the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease in Nigeria
By Chinonso Kenneth LAGOS, NIGERIA: * Emerald Johnson, 41, was utterly confused and devastated after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Before her diagnosis, Emerald, a medical laboratory technician in Lagos had no prior knowledge of PD. “I felt I was the only one with...
One community at a time; the ReachOut response to malnutrition in Lagos
LAGOS, NIGERIA: Mrs. Faith Awodele, seated among other mothers at Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu primary health centre in Somolu, was concerned about her 10-month-old daughter’s lack of appetite and incessant crying which had persisted for 3 weeks. She had tried everything to make her daughter...