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Plain answers about African health.

Written for people here, checked against WHO and Africa CDC guidance. Information, not a diagnosis: if you are unwell, find the right doctor.

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Children · 4 min read

Fever in children: what to do at home and when to worry

Most fevers in children pass on their own. Here is how to keep a child comfortable, and the signs that need a doctor.

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Children · 5 min

Your baby's first month: feeding, warmth and danger signs

The first 28 days are when babies are most fragile. Simple care at home prevents most problems, and knowing the danger signs gets help in time.

Emergency numbers

112National emergency 767Lagos emergency

767 works in Lagos State; 112 is the national number. Numbers change: please check locally. If a number does not connect, go straight to the nearest hospital.