When Hives Don’t Go Away: Chronic Urticaria
Chronic urticaria (CU) is a long-lasting form of hives where red, itchy welts or swelling appear on the skin almost daily or frequently for six weeks or more
Sandra Okpara
Hi. I’m Sandra Okpara, a health writer, and researcher, passionate about reshaping how we talk about healthcare in Africa.
Over the years, I’ve worked across healthcare, research, and content creation, helping organizations and communities make health knowledge clear, relatable, and stigma-free. I founded Bluelife Magazine in 2024 to bridge the gap between medical facts and everyday conversations, creating a space where Africans can see their realities reflected in health stories.
My work spans across cancer research, patient care, health design systems, femtech, and health data, but at the heart of it all is one mission: to make healthcare human, accessible, and empowering.
When I’m not writing or researching, I’m exploring culture, learning Japanese, or creating content that connects people to ideas and to each other.
Your Child Is Not an Olodo — They May Have Dyslexia
Dyslexia affects 1 in 10 children worldwide.
Hirsutism Is Not An ‘Igbo Women’s Problem’
In Nigeria, hirsutism is sometimes unfairly framed as an “Igbo women’s problem,” a stereotype that distracts from the real medical causes. Online forums often fuel these myths, linking excess hair growth to ethnicity or “good genes.” But in reality, hirsutism…
