Latest from Dr. Zara

How I Ended Up in Queen’s College, Lagos – A Story of Dreams, Determination, and a Mother’s Love

It was 1992. My father had passed just a few months before. Life had shifted in ways I couldn’t fully understand, but one thing remained constant—our ritual of watching NTA Newsline. The legendary Frank Olize had a way of making stories come alive, but that night, something else held me spellbound.

Integrity Over Efficiency

A few weeks ago, I brought on a new assistant. With so much on my plate, I needed to offload tasks so I could concentrate on what truly mattered. From day one, she hit the ground running. Tasks that had been lingering were finally checked off— If you're in Nigeria, you know some of the kind of tasks I’m talking about—like sorting out your mysteriously suspended NIN or getting a new SIM because yours refuses to work when you are in Ikoyi or approaching Lekki Toll gate. But let’s not digress.

Celebrating Progress and Shaping the Future of Women's Health in Africa

The power of women supporting each other has always been profound. Mia Farrow once said, "Women in Africa... generally, a lot needs to be done for women. Women are not being educated."

The Lights and High Rises of Riyadh

Captured from the 99th floor of the Mamlaka Tower, Riyadh’s skyline shines with an incredible blend of modernity and ambition. Over the decades, this city, like its Middle Eastern counterparts—𝗨𝗔𝗘, 𝗤𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿—has transformed from a desert landscape to an architectural marvel.

Living Well vs. Living Long

On Saturday, I had the privilege of speaking at a retirement banter, and honestly-I needed that health talk as much as anyone in the room! It's easy to preach about a healthy lifestyle, but actually living it? Now, that's the real challenge.