Reproductive health means having the freedom and power to make choices about your own body and health. This includes deciding when to have children, how to prevent pregnancy, and when to see a doctor. For women, reproductive health covers three main areas: choosing when to have sexual relations, picking birth control methods, and getting healthcare … Read more
Definition of Gender Based Violence Gender based violence is any harmful act done to a person because of their gender. The United Nations explains that gender based violence includes physical harm, sexual harm, or mental harm. This violence can happen in public places or in private homes. Gender based violence affects millions of women and … Read more
Maternal care means the healthcare services given to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after they give birth. Good maternal care helps keep mothers and babies safe and healthy. In Nigeria, experts say the country needs to do more to improve maternal care for all women. Understanding Nigeria’s Maternal Care Challenge Nigeria has one of the … Read more
Every year, Nigeria loses approximately 850,000 newborn and under-five children to causes that could have been prevented. This staggering number represents not just statistics on paper, but hundreds of thousands of families experiencing loss, communities losing their future generation, and a nation grappling with a public health emergency that demands immediate and sustained action. The … Read more
Maternal mortality refers to when a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth. This is a serious health problem that affects many countries worldwide. Understanding maternal mortality helps us protect mothers and babies. Nigeria’s Progress in Reducing Maternal Mortality The Nigerian federal government recently announced that deaths of women during childbirth have decreased by 17 percent … Read more
Rivers State Government has made a strong promise to stop all forms of sexual and gender based violence. The government wants to protect women, girls, and people who need help from harm. Dr Benibo Anabraba is an important leader in Rivers State. He spoke about this promise on Wednesday in Port Harcourt. A group from … Read more
Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after giving birth. Good maternal health means women receive proper care and support during these important times. Poor maternal health can lead to maternal mortality, which means death during or after pregnancy. The Maternal Mortality Problem in Nigeria Maternal mortality remains a critical … Read more
What Does Family Planning Mean? Family planning is when people choose how many children to have and when to have them. It includes using safe methods to prevent pregnancy until people are ready to have babies. Family planning also means getting good healthcare for mothers and children. This helps families stay healthy and plan better … Read more
Real Warri Pikin is Anita Asuoha, a celebrated Nigerian stand-up comedian, actress, influencer, and wellness champion. She is recognized for her dedicated advocacy for maternal health and women’s wellness in Nigeria. Real Warri Pikin’s Latest Role Real Warri Pikin was recently named the brand ambassador for PURNA Gummies Nigeria in Abuja. As an expectant mother, … Read more
Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, the Special Adviser to the President on Health, stated that Tinubu renewed health agenda will transform the way healthcare is delivered in Nigeria. She said this while speaking at a workshop by the Rotary Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health in Abuja. According to Dr. Anas, Tinubu’s plan aligns … Read more
