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International Women’s Month: Beyond celebration, hashtags, and purple outfits
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (1097+ words) Tomorrow, March begins, and every March, we celebrate women, we praise resilience, we share quotes, we wear themed colours, and yet, things remain largely unchanged. To be clear, awareness, celebration and visibility matter, especially for role models whose stories remind…...
OneHealth Pharmacy kicks off Màámi initiative at University of Lagos, engages students
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (353+ words) Nigeria accounts for nearly 28% of global maternal deaths, with a maternal mortality ratio of 1,047 per 100,000 live births, a figure that continues to raise concern among public health stakeholders. In response to this, OneHealth Pharmacy has launched the M'mi Initiative, a…...
The real issue: Late diagnosis, not blood transfusion – Dr Inyama
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (506+ words) Marcus Inyama, a medical consultant with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, has stated that late diagnosis, not blood transfusion is the real issue surrounding the recent passing away of Esther Mensah. This clarification is coming at a time when…...
Top branding trends to look out for in 2026 (2)
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (672+ words) " 2026 will bring exciting developments to branding strategies, with each new generation of consumers shaping the brand voice, persona and visual languages for businesses. As we look into the future, the stakes are higher than ever before for brands to stay…...
Five wellness trends set to shape 2026 – Experts
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (992+ words) Wellness practices are expected to shift in 2026 as people increasingly rethink how they care for their bodies, minds and communities. Following a tech-driven 2025 marked by AI therapy, sleep optimisation and a growing focus on healthspan, experts say the next phase…...
Men lead fight against gender-based violence as MFN project lands Plateau
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) Men from various sectors have stepped forward to take an active role in the fight against gender-based violence, as the Male Feminist Nigeria (MFN) Project was launched in Pankshin, Plateau State, on Tuesday. The event, organised by the Kozaki Transformation…...
NHIA urges Nigerians to access free maternal, newborn care programme
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (343+ words) Kelechi Ohiri, Director General and Chief Executive Officer, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has called on Nigerian families, particularly the vulnerable struggling to pay for healthcare, to take advantage of its free maternal and…...
Construction of Boi-Tapshin road reduces spate of deaths in Maternal Mortality - Residents
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (228+ words) Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State The Tapshin Community, Tafawa-Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has applauded Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir for constructing an 11km road from Boi-Tapshin, which, according to the community, reduced the state of death, especially when…...
Tinubu launches Women’s Health Initiative to tackle maternal mortality, others
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (599+ words) President Bola Tinubu has flagged off RenewHER, a Presidential Women's Health Transformation Initiative, to safeguard maternal health and women's well-being. The government sees the programme as capable of providing one of the nation's most critical cornerstones of a healthier Nigeria,…...
Maternal mortality incident stirred concerns over healthcare delivery service in Akwa Ibom
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (545+ words) Akwa Ibom is grappling with an embarrassing maternal mortality incident. A young pregnant mother and her newborn died at a government-run secondary health facility and this has raised concerns about healthcare delivery service in the state. The unfortunate incident occurred…...