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.
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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.
Newborn Visiting Rules: What You Must Know
Learn the crucial do's and don'ts for visiting newborns in Nigeria. Protect baby's health, respect new parents, and ensure a safe, positive visit with these simple, non-negotiable rules.
Woman Finds Plastic in Baby's Bed, Says It Stops Sleep
A Nigerian lady discovered a plastic bag inside her newborn niece's bed pillow, blaming it for the baby's sleeplessness. The viral TikTok video has sparked reactions from concerned parents. Read more.
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.
US Reviews Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy
A US vaccine advisory panel, now led by skeptics, is reviewing the decades-old practice of giving hepatitis B shots to newborns. Experts warn this could cause preventable deaths and lower immunization rates. Read the full analysis.
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.
Should You Bathe Newborns Daily? Expert Weighs In
Toke Makinwa's claim about not bathing her baby daily sparked debate. A paediatrician explains why climate matters and shares safe newborn skin care routines for Nigerian parents.
Toke Makinwa's baby bathing advice divides parents
Media personality Toke Makinwa advises against daily newborn bathing, sparking heated debate among Nigerian parents about infant care practices.
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.
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Celebrate Newborn Son
Cardi B shares adorable photos of her newborn son with Stefon Diggs, prompting loving exchanges between the celebrity couple. See their heartwarming family moments.
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.
Nigerian Mum Shares Baby's 8-Day Silence After Birth
A Nigerian mother's emotional TikTok video about her newborn's 8-day silence goes viral, sparking reactions from parents with similar experiences. Read the touching story.
Nigerian Man Loses Wife and Baby During Delivery
A Nigerian man shares his heartbreaking story after losing his 23-year-old wife and their newborn baby during delivery, just days before their first wedding anniversary. The emotional account highlights maternal health challenges in Nigeria.
Nigeria's Maternal Mortality Crisis: Doctor Sounds Alarm
A leading obstetrician reveals shocking statistics about Nigeria's maternal health emergency and demands immediate government intervention to save mothers' lives.
Nigeria's Fight Against Maternal Deaths: New Solutions
Healthcare professionals in Nigeria are championing groundbreaking innovations and policy reforms to dramatically reduce the country's alarming maternal death rates and save thousands of women's lives.
Autopsy Reveals Natural Causes in Edo Twins Tragedy
Medical investigation concludes twin babies in Edo State died from natural causes, bringing closure to heartbreaking case that captured national attention.
Plant-Rich Diets Could Save 15 Million Lives Annually
Groundbreaking research reveals that embracing plant-rich nutrition could prevent millions of premature deaths while combating climate change and healthcare costs.
Nigerian Parents Guilty of Murdering Newborn Son
A tragic case in Nigeria ends with parents convicted for the murder of their infant son. The emotional courtroom scene and shocking details that led to this devastating verdict.
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