Hadiza Yusuf Ahmad

Jan 16, 2025 | healthdigest.ng | Hadiza Yusuf Ahmad |Aishat M. Abisola

Love vs. Genetics: The Painful Reality of Genotype IncompatibilityBy Hadiza Yusuf AhmadMaryam looked at her wedding dress and burst into tears. She reminisced about their beautiful relationship, the vows they made, and the happiness they shared. Never did they imagine it would end like this. It was just a day before their wedding when they decided to undergo genotype testing, as mandated by the mosque. The results revealed they were genetically incompatible.

Jan 8, 2025 | healthdigest.ng | Aishat M. Abisola |Aishat M... |Usman Muhammad Salihu |Hadiza Yusuf Ahmad

‎The recent outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Asia has garnered immediate attention due to its rapid spread, particularly in China and other countries like India. ‎HMPV is a respiratory virus and its symptoms range from mild cold-like issues to severe complications in vulnerable populations. ‎HMPV: Background on the Virus‎HMPV was first identified in 2001 in the Netherlands, however it is also suggested that it has been circulating in humans since the 1950s.

Jan 7, 2025 | healthdigest.ng | Aishat M. Abisola |Usman Muhammad Salihu |Hassana Suleiman Kandi |Hadiza Yusuf Ahmad

As 2025 unfolds, health challenges carried over from 2024 continue to cast a shadow, both globally and in Nigeria. From deadly epidemics to the growing toll of malnutrition, pollution, and healthcare inequities, these issues demand urgent attention. Health Digest explores the unresolved crises and their potential implications for 2025. Global Health Concerns in 2025Emerging EpidemicsThe threat of infectious diseases like avian influenza (H5N1) remains significant.

Jan 3, 2025 | healthdigest.ng | Hadiza Yusuf Ahmad |Aishat M. Abisola

SPECIAL REPORT: Sickle Cell Awareness- A Public Health Imperative for NigeriaBy Hadiza Yusuf AhmadSickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic condition that affects the blood. In people with SCD, the red blood cells, which normally look like round disks, become shaped like a crescent or a sickle. This change in shape makes it difficult for the cells to move through blood vessels and carry oxygen to the body’s organs. SCD is mostly inherited from parents who carry the sickle cell gene.