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Vital Signs Podcast
Welcome to the Vital Signs Podcast - your go-to audio guide for public health, wellness, and the pulse of healthcare systems around the world. Hosted by healthcare professionals passionate about making health information accessible, we dive deep into the signs that matter most — from the latest medical research and real-life patient stories to mental health, preventative care, and the social issues shaping our wellbeing. Whether you're a curious listener, a health worker, or someone navigating…
Episodes
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Ep. 4 – Senate Bill SB.1001: Is Politics Threatening Nigeria’s Nursing Council?
In this crucial episode of Vital Signs Podcast, we unpack the controversial Senate Bill SB.1001; The Nursing and Midwifery (Registration, etc.) Act (Amendment)…
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Inside the Healthcare System: Childbirth Abuse, Blame Culture & Quackery
Welcome back to Vital Signs Podcast! In this raw and eye-opening episode, we tackle the uncomfortable truths hiding within our healthcare system. From…
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Are You Actually Safe in a Nigerian Hospital? (Lasisi Elenu, NAFDAC & Fake Drugs)
Are you actually safe when you step into a Nigerian hospital? 🚨In this comeback episode of Vital Signs, we’re tackling the uncomfortable realities of Nigeria's…
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What Now? Can Nigerian Healthcare Actually Be Fixed? (Series Finale)
For ten weeks, Vital Signs Unfiltered has walked through Nigeria's healthcare system — the failures, the deaths, the missing money, the people who left, and…
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The Ones Who Stayed: The People Holding Nigerian Healthcare Together
Last week, we talked about the ones who left. Today, we talk about the ones who stayed. While the loudest story in Nigerian healthcare is about the doctors and…
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Faith, Herbs, and Hope: When Hospitals Fail, Where Do Nigerians Turn?
When the hospital is too far, too expensive, or too cold, Nigerians turn to something else. A pastor. A herbalist. A neighbour with strong opinions and a bag…
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Two Nigerias: Who Gets To Live?
There are two Nigerias when it comes to healthcare. One waits in long queues, on broken benches, hoping their turn comes. The other walks past private security…
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Missing Billions: Where Does Nigeria's Health Money Actually Go?
Every year, Nigeria's government allocates billions of naira to public health. Every year, hospitals run out of gloves. Pregnant women buy their own gauze…
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Japa: Why Nigerian Doctors Keep Boarding Planes
Nigeria has fewer than 25,000 practising doctors. For a population of over 200 million people. The World Health Organization recommends one doctor for every…
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The Illusion of Care: Why Quack Nurses Are Killing Nigerians
In Nigeria today, when you walk into a clinic, you may have no idea whether the person treating you is qualified. Over 1 million women and children, including…
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The Maternal Mortality Crisis: Why Nigerian Mothers Die
Nigeria accounts for nearly 29% of the world's maternal deaths. A Nigerian woman dies every 7 minutes giving life. A child dies every minute before turning…
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Who Do You Call? Investigating Nigeria's Emergency Response Crisis
What happens in the critical minutes after a road accident in Nigeria? In this episode, we investigate the fragmented state of emergency medical response — why…
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Nigeria’s Healthcare Crisis: Is the System Failing Its People? | Vital Signs Podcast – Unfiltered
Nigeria’s healthcare system is under increasing pressure — from maternal deaths and emergency care delays to workforce shortages and systemic gaps in access…
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Why Healthcare Is So Expensive in Nigeria | Who Really Benefits?
Have you ever stopped to wonder why healthcare is so expensive in Nigeria — and who benefits from it?In this episode of Vital Signs Podcast, we unpack the real…
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International Women’s Day: The Truth About Women’s Health (Nurse Speaks Out)
On this special International Women’s Day, we’re having an honest and important conversation about women’s health, mental well-being, and self-care.In this…
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Mass Immunizations & Informed Consent: What You Need to Know
“Bring out your children—we want to give them.” Mass immunization campaigns can save lives, but what happens when patients—or even the healthcare workers…
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Informed Consent Explained: Know Every Step Before Surgery
Informed consent is more than a signature—it’s knowing everything about your treatment. Patients often aren’t told the full story: the risks, how the surgery…
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Informed consent is more than a signature—it’s a right.
In this episode of the Vital Signs Podcast, we unpack what informed consent truly means in healthcare and why its absence can have devastating consequences…
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Why Nigerian Healthcare Fails Women & Patients: CS, TBAs, Nurses & Violence Explained
In this episode of Vital Signs Podcast, we break down why Nigerian healthcare is failing women, nurses, and patients. From cesarean section consent issues and…
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STOP Accepting Bad Treatment in Nigerian Hospitals!
Most Nigerians don’t fully know their rights when they walk into a hospital — and some healthcare workers don’t follow them either. This video breaks down the…
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I Lost Trust in Nigerian Healthcare
A real-life story about someone who faced rude staff, long waits, poor communication, and terrible treatment in different Nigerian hospitals — until they…
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Do Nurses and Doctors Really Care About Patients?
Do nurses and doctors really care about patients — or is healthcare just business? In this video, we dive deep into the truth behind how healthcare…
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Kidney Failure (Kidney Disease) Part 2: Early Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options You Shouldn’t Ignore
Kidney failure is a serious condition that affects how your body filters waste and balances fluids. In this video, we break down: ✅ Early warning signs and…
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Kidney Failure (Kidney Disease): Early Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options You Shouldn’t Ignore
Kidney failure is a serious condition that affects how your body filters waste and balances fluids. In this video, we break down: ✅ Early warning signs and…
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Sickle Cell Crisis: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Sickle cell disease (sickle cell anemia) affects thousands of families in Nigeria and millions worldwide. In this Vital Signs Podcast episode, we explain what…
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Diabetes Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Management | Vital Signs Podcast
Diabetes affects millions worldwide, but what does it really mean? In this episode of the Vital Signs Podcast, we explain the difference between Type 1 and…
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Stroke Symptoms, Causes & Prevention | How to Recognise and Act FAST
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide — and it can happen at any age. In this episode of the Vital Signs Podcast, we break down everything you…
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The Truth About Hypertension: Silent Killer of Millions
Hypertension — also known as high blood pressure — affects millions worldwide and is one of the leading causes of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems…
Vital Signs PodcastWelcome to Vital Signs Podcast |Health, Wellness & Public Health Insights
🎙 Meet the Hosts of Vital Signs Podcast Two nurses. Real stories. Honest health talks you can actually use. In this intro episode, Taiwo & Oyinda share their…
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Coming Soon: Vital Signs Podcast
Something vital is coming… 🎧 Honest health talks, real stories, and practical tips from two nurses. Follow Vital Signs Podcast now — Episode 1 drops Friday!