Common Childhood Illnesses in Nigeria and How to Respond

Common Childhood Illnesses in Nigeria

In many Nigerian homes, childhood illness is a familiar part of growing up. A child develops fever, cough, diarrhea, or vomiting, and parents do their best—home remedies, advice from relatives, medicines from the pharmacy—hoping the symptoms will pass. Most times they do, but sometimes delays or the wrong response allow a simple illness to become […]