I wrote this today for the Carnegie Council in honour of Dr. Halfdan Mahler, former WHO Director General, who led the successful fight against smallpox, and convened the 1978 Alma Ata conference. Dr Mahler died 17 days ago at the age of 93 years:

http://www.globalethicsnetwork.org/profiles/blogs/nationalism-version-2-0-is-congruent-with-globalization?xg_source=msg_appr_blogpost

Humidity drops to as low as 15% during Harmattan; and this is responsible for some of the medical ailments associated with the season.

Sleeping mattress should be very hard and non-sagging, to prevent musculo-skelatal pains and degeneration. While sitting on a chair, one should not slop, but sit upright, with straight back. All these measures help to protect the spinal cord

Containers for many locally made drinks are sourced un-hygienically. Producers need to ensure safety, while consumers need to ensure hygienic sources

There are several conditions known to be associated with the cold Hermitian season:
1. Sinusitis
2. Conjunctivitis
3. Respiratory tract infection
4. Worsening of asthma
5. Worsening of Sickle Cell Disease
6. Scabies
7. Emotional disturbance
8. Burns and scald

The health hazards of Harmattan are numerous. I will be discussing one daily for the next seven days.

The speed limit in Nigeria is 100Km/hour. Any speed in excess increases the risk of accident and dangerous injuries or even death