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Bauchi Assembly commences debates on bill to curb unsafe childbirth
5+ hour ago (629+ words) Bauchi State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, in fulfilment of its promise, commenced deliberations on a crucial piece of legislation aimed at addressing the alarming rate of maternal and perinatal deaths in the state The Lawmakers considered the second reading…...
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1+ week, 4+ day ago (10+ words) Endometriosis: Why severe period pain should never be ignored'Tribune Online...
No menses at 14 years
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (69+ words) My 14-year-old daughter has yet to see her menses at age 14 and I am getting worried. Kindly advise me on what to do READ ALSO: My penis is not straight "No" Is a Complete Sentence: Why You Should Stop Feeling…...
The latest ‘feminist’ style statement with health consequences
5+ mon, 17+ hour ago (762+ words) Body modification, once relegated to the fringes of society, has evolved into a popular and accepted form of self-expression. Practices like piercings, tattoos, and ear tunnels have transcended their historical and cultural roots to become powerful symbols of identity and…...
FG raises concerns over anaemia’s impact on maternal, child health in Nigeria
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (530+ words) The Federal Government has raised concerns as anemia remained a major public health issue affecting 58 per cent of women of reproductive age and 68 per cent of children under five in Nigeria. The media roundtable themed, "Headline that Saves Lives: Media…...
NPHCDA flags off distribution of maternal commodities to 10 states
7+ mon, 4+ hour ago (775+ words) The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has flagged off the distribution of Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) commodities worth N2.9 billion to 10 states in Nigeria. The initiative aims to reduce maternal and neonatal deaths by providing essential health commodities to…...
ABUAD hospital achieves another maternal health milestone
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (681+ words) The milestone involves a 60-year-old woman who successfully completed her pregnancy and delivered healthy babies under the care of the AMSH Fertility Centre. Afterall, the Bible, speaking about Nabal of Belial in the Book of 1 Samuel 25:25says: As a man's name…...
What to know about early menopause – Causes, symptoms and treatment
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (442+ words) Early menopause is a health condition that women go through early, which is below expected. Basically, menopause is the point when your menstrual periods end. If you experience 12 months straight without a period, you've just gone through menopause. Early menopause…...
Why I am passionate about menstrual health — Esther Olalude
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (612+ words) You've just won the Anzisha Job Creation Award. What does this recognition mean for you personally and for Venille's mission? Many people still don't fully understand the scale of period poverty in Nigeria. From your work in the field, what…...
NGO advocates menstrual health inclusion in school curriculum in Nigeria
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (463+ words) A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)," "the EmpowerHer Project, has advocated for the inclusion of menstrual health into the school curriculum across the country. Speaking at the unveiling of a book titled "Periods, Pads and Proud in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the…...