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The future of maternal care is tech-driven "Benu, breastfeeding
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (1266+ words) Tuesday, July 7, 2026 07 July 2026 2: 27 am WAT For too long, the "last mile" of healthcare'the critical gap between professional medical advice and the daily reality of a nursing mother has been left solely to physical management and engagement with professional hands in…...
Reducing maternal mortality remains Lawal's priority " Official
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (379+ words) 29 June 2026 8: 56 pm WAT The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing maternal and newborn deaths, saying the health of women and children remains a top priority of Governor Dauda Lawal's administration. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad…...
Boosting service delivery in health centres
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (347+ words) Sunday, May 31, 2026 31 May 2026 12: 38 am WAT The representative of the World Bank office in Nigeria, Mr Olumide Okunola, said the initiative resulted from deliberate reforms agreed upon by the federal government, states, and development partners since 2023. According to him, "What is…...
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Stakeholders push for pad banks in
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (411+ words) Saturday, May 30, 2026 30 May 2026 3: 18 am WAT From Sola Ojo, Abuja Stakeholders in Kaduna State have called for the establishment of pad banks in schools to address period poverty and ensure girls do not miss classes due to lack of sanitary products....
Breaking the silence around menstruation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (180+ words) Saturday, May 30, 2026 30 May 2026 1: 05 am WAT "We made this because so many kids still think periods are dirty or shameful. We are creating a period-friendly world through the voices of these young girls for all young people of the world, male…...
Skincare in rainy season
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (330+ words) Sunday, May 24, 2026 24 May 2026 1: 40 am WAT The season of rains is here. For this year particularly, the rains will be heavy. It's a time to make extra efforts to look good and sassy at all times, especially when going to work…...
Menstrual Health Day: AHF Nigeria calls for dignity, reduced stigma, access to free, affordable sanitary products
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (628+ words) 21 May 2026 8: 18 pm WAT From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Preparatory to mark the Menstrual Health Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Nigeria) has emphasized the importance of reducing stigma around periods and promoting access to safe, clean facilities and free or affordable sanitary…...
NANNM raises the alarm over Nigeria's maternal death crisis " The Sun Nigeria
2+ mon, 5+ hour ago (799+ words) Thursday, May 7, 2026 07 May 2026 12: 50 am WAT Members of NANNM and Dr. Ismail Abdussalam, during the association's walk to mark the world International Midwives Day 2026 at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Lagos State has called for…...
UNICEF, stakeholders identify maternal, child health gaps in 3 states " The Sun Nigeria
2+ mon, 5+ hour ago (391+ words) Thursday, May 7, 2026 07 May 2026 12: 50 am WAT The United Nations Children's Fund, in collaboration with health sector stakeholders, has identified significant gaps in leadership, governance and management hindering effective maternal and child healthcare delivery in Kwara, Sokoto and Adamawa states. The assessments,…...
Nigerian DJ targets GWR with 72-hour livestreaming
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (363+ words) 01 May 2026 7: 51 am WAT From Fred Ezeh, Abuja A Nigerian disc jockey (DJ), VDJ Mobi, is set to break a world record by targeting a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest marathon DJ concert livestream in a 72-hour event dubbed…...