Science Writer & Researcher
Hanifah Kaka is a licensed pharmacist and fiction writer whose adept work leverages her expertise in creative fiction and literary writing. Driven by an eon-long passion, she is able to blend her clinical knowledge and skills with her love for the literary world, crafting stories that are enriched with depth and information. Her background in Pharmacy arms her with an impeccable lens through which she explores characters, emotions, and human resilience, and she finds purpose in blending both science and life into compelling narratives.
B.Pharm, Pharmacy (Olabisi Onabanjo University)
Author of the novel "Tempted" and contributor to African literary anthologies
Volunteer Clinical Pharmacist for ANPA Medical/Dental/Surgical Missions
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Published articles
I have debunked certain myths surrounding diabetes and explained what it is in a way that is relatable and understandable to my readers. Upon reading the article, you will learn more about your body and what to look out for as well as the importance of routine checks in the lives of an individual.
As a pharmacist during clinical clerking, I frequently encounter patients who use the term “toilet infections” to describe symptoms that clinically align with bacterial vaginosis, urinary tract infections, or yeast infections. This widespread misconception often stems from the assumption that symptoms occurring after the use of public toilets must be caused by them.
For many people, it is often assumed to be a “Stress disease”. Others casually refer to it as an “Old man’s disease” based on the myth that it affects only the elderly. These assumptions, however banal, are misleading and potentially lethal.
