A Physician's Diary

A Physician's Diary

Politicizing Education in Nigeria

It usually starts like this: A man usually identified as an ‘agent’ or ‘conractor’ and most certainly a member of the ruling political party, prepares

Gen Z and The Future Of Medicine

The emergency department can be a scary place. On some days, it can be so calm that we offer prayers of gratitude to the Almighty. This is called a bo

Starvation in the midst of Plenty: The Cost of Diabetes (II)

A few years ago, a young boy was rushed into the emergency room unconscious. He had been complaining about feeling weak a few days prior to his collap

Starvation In the Midst Of Plenty: Like Nigeria, Like Diabetes (I)

In the past few years, Nigeria has witnessed a surge of beggars on the streets. These people: men, women and children, both the physically challenged

‘Koro’, Mass Hysteria and Our Collective Foolishness

A man enters a commercial tricycle to return home after a gruelling day at the market. He sits calmly at the back, minding his business and like most