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NUJ Urges Urgent Family Planning Investment by 2030
The Nigerian Union of Journalists calls for urgent government funding for family planning to reduce maternal mortality by 40% and achieve sustainable national development before the 2030 deadline.
Violence Against Pregnant Women Risks Child's Brain Development
An Abuja medical expert warns that physical abuse of pregnant women can lead to intellectual disabilities in children through biological mechanisms. Learn the urgent need for protection and support.
Vitafoam's 60-Year Baby Initiative Highlights Postnatal Recovery
Vitafoam Nigeria Plc celebrates 60 years of its 'First Baby' CSR at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Experts emphasize postnatal recovery and newborn wellbeing. Read more on this impactful partnership.
Displaced Women in Sokoto Suffer Extreme Heat in IDP Camps
Women in informal displacement camps in Sokoto, Nigeria, describe unbearable heat that feels like dying. Climate change worsens conditions, threatening maternal health and survival. Read their harrowing stories.
Rotary Club honours first baby of the year in Lagos
The Rotary Club of Lagos Central marked its 44th year celebrating the first baby born at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital with gifts and staff awards. Read about this heartwarming tradition.
Teen Pays Hospital Bills for Mothers at Lagos Maternity
A 15-year-old Nigerian student, Onate Oton-Efebo, has paid the outstanding bills of several mothers at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Read this heartwarming story of youthful generosity.
Violence in Pregnancy Linked to Child Intellectual Disability
Medical expert Dr. Maryam Ahmed Almustapha warns that physical abuse during pregnancy can harm fetal brain development, leading to intellectual disability. Urgent action needed.
Mahmoud Hails First Lady's First Baby of the Year Initiative
FCT Minister Mariya Mahmoud commended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's First Baby initiative, highlighting healthcare commitments and neonatal kit distributions in Abuja for 2026.
WARDC Roundtable Tackles Nigeria's Maternal Health Crisis
A high-level policy roundtable by WARDC and Amplify Change calls for political will and funding to stop preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria. Experts and lawmakers outline solutions.
Think Tank Unveiled to Fight Maternal, Newborn Deaths
Health stakeholders launch a Regional Think Tank to accelerate action on maternal, newborn, and child health in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to avert thousands of preventable deaths. Read more.
83 Kwara Health Facilities Revitalised by World Bank Project
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
UNICEF, WHO Warn of Child Health Catastrophe in Africa
UNICEF projects 1.8 million annual child deaths in Africa by 2040. WHO and UNAIDS warn of stalled HIV fight. Urgent political action and investment in primary healthcare are needed to avert disaster.
Nigerian Fintech Herconomy Dominates Eurobest Awards 2025
Herconomy's innovative Breastmilk Money Account secures four major awards, including the Grand Prix, at Eurobest 2025, showcasing Nigeria's global impact in fintech and maternal support. Read the full story.
Tinubu's Health Reforms: Major Gains in 2025
President Tinubu's health reforms show major progress: 17% drop in maternal mortality, N68bn for vaccines, and health insurance up to 11%. See the full report.
Gates: Aid Cuts Cause Rise in Child Mortality
Bill Gates warns that cuts in international aid by Western nations are causing a tragic increase in child deaths worldwide. Read the full report and its implications for global health.
Bill Gates Alarms Over Rising Child Mortality
Bill Gates warns of a 'significant reversal' in child deaths as global funding collapses. Over 200,000 more children could die this year. Governments must act now to save lives.
Zamfara First Lady Pledges Support for Vulnerable Families
Hajiya Huriyya Lawal, Zamfara's First Lady, reaffirms her commitment to vulnerable families with essential supplies for quadruplets' parents and a strong stance against gender-based violence. Read her full action plan.
Nigeria seeks stronger collaboration to tackle malnutrition
President Tinubu's aide calls for enhanced donor collaboration to tackle Nigeria's malnutrition crisis. Lawmakers report significant progress in maternal and child nutrition programs across multiple states.
Doctors, Nurses in Gombe Receive FP/LARCS Training
Gombe healthcare professionals complete intensive 5-day training on Family Planning Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives to improve maternal and child health outcomes across the state.
Outdated Population Data Cripples Nigeria's Planning
NPC Chairman reveals Nigeria's outdated population data affects planning and resource allocation. Learn why a new census is urgent for national development and youth empowerment.
CHRICED tackles maternal deaths, electoral injustice
CHRICED unveils comprehensive 5-year agenda to address Nigeria's maternal mortality crisis and electoral integrity challenges. Join the movement for accountable governance.
Newborn dies, mother injured in Kwara hospital negligence
A family in Ilorin alleges gross negligence at Cottage Hospital Adewole led to newborn's death and mother's severe injuries. Kwara health board confirms system gaps.
Expert Calls for Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth in Nigeria
Public health expert Dr. Cindy Iheanetu urges Nigeria to implement mandatory hepatitis B vaccination at birth and data-driven health policies to reduce maternal mortality and disease spread.
Kourtney Kardashian Breastfeeds 2-Year-Old Son Rocky
Kourtney Kardashian reveals she's still breastfeeding her two-year-old son Rocky while discussing her wellness routine and life as a mother of four. Discover her health secrets!
Flooding Endangers Maternal Healthcare in Lagos
Project HER reveals how flooding isolates Lagos communities, cripples maternal healthcare, and exposes thousands of women and children to disease. Urgent government action is needed.
Nurse Recounts Tragic Loss of Mother and Baby After 14 Years
A Nigerian nurse shares her most heartbreaking experience watching a man pray for his wife in labor, unaware she and their baby had died after 14 years of waiting. Read this emotional story.
MWAN Lagos Boosts Maternal, Child Healthcare
MWAN Lagos unveils a robust plan to improve maternal and child health in underserved areas via danger-sign education and digital outreach. Learn how they aim to save lives.
Woman Divorced Over C-Section Births in Nigeria
A Nigerian woman from Adamawa shares her pain after her husband divorced her for delivering their children via Caesarian section. Read her powerful story and the online support it sparked.
Sokoto's Healthcare Revolution Under Governor Aliyu
Governor Ahmad Aliyu transforms Sokoto's healthcare with 800 new nurses, upgraded PHCs in all 244 wards, and N1.5bn Mama Kits investment. Maternal and child health outcomes improve dramatically.
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