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The ‘redhead’ and the child that drank kerosene.

Health Awareness, Health Misconceptions / Dr. Mercy Folayan / 18 Comments
Empty water bottle used to store kerosene which a child accidentally drank

Anyone looking at her sitting cross-legged on the sofa, with her long dark hair and beautiful dove eyes, would assume she was a pretty much calm river. Indeed looks are deceptive as Justina was anything but calm!

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Ovarian cancer in the club.

Health Awareness, Health Conditions / Dr. Mercy Folayan / 10 Comments
Sahde singinging passionately about her struggle with ovarian cancer

… I was lucky I came early because ovarian cancer is a silent killer… I mean, who thinks of cancer first when you’re bloated, tired and urinating frequently?

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Consequences of sharing prescription drugs- A story.

General, Health Misconceptions / Dr. Mercy Folayan / 8 Comments

Doctor Mark was taken aback by the barrage of insults hurled at him. He remembered how hard he worked to get here, the sacrifices and pains; the tiresome days and sleepless nights… all to be called useless and quack? His temper was boiling!

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Dangerous convulsion practices.

Health Awareness, Health Misconceptions / Dr. Mercy Folayan / 18 Comments
man lying unconscious after convulsing

Doctor Mide was deeply concerned with Kamil’s health that was in such a critical state. The smell of concentrated urine on him stung her nose, but that was the least of his problems. His badly burnt feet were infected and filled with pus. He was so weak and could barely sit up.

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