A Simple Way to Prevent Birth Defects
Non-Communicable Diseases Maureen Oluwaseun Adeboye Non-Communicable Diseases Maureen Oluwaseun Adeboye

A Simple Way to Prevent Birth Defects

Imagine a world where a simple addition to our daily diet could prevent severe birth defects. This is the promise of folic acid fortification, a topic that sparked intense debate at the recent International Society for Paediatric Neurosurgeons Conference in Accra, Ghana. As an aspiring pediatrician, I was thrilled to be part of these crucial conversations.

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From Lunacy to Mental Health: Prioritizing mental health in Sierra Leone
Non-Communicable Diseases, Policy Massah Fatmata Bintu Non-Communicable Diseases, Policy Massah Fatmata Bintu

From Lunacy to Mental Health: Prioritizing mental health in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s president, Julius Maada Bio, recently announced the creation of a national mental health task force. What may be routine in other countries is big news here. For the first time, the government is prioritizing mental health alongside issues like education and social welfare.

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The Future of Medicine is in Africa's Genes

The Future of Medicine is in Africa's Genes

Though improvements in genetic research globally have been impressive, the African continent is lagging behind. This lag is best evidenced by the limited contribution of African genomics to databases - a mere 2%!!! Prof. Wonkam sees this deficiency as a missed opportunity for medicine and science as a whole.

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