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
The Lagos State Government has started a new group to help stop gender based violence. This special team is called the Community Dialogue Committee. The group will work in neighborhoods across Lagos to keep people safe. What is Gender Based Violence? Gender based violence means hurting someone because of their gender. This can happen to … Read more
The Federal Government has joined forces with the Lagos State Government to fight maternal mortality and newborn deaths. This teamwork is part of a new plan called the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative, or MAMII. The main goal is to help mothers and babies stay safe during pregnancy, delivery, and after birth. What … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has promised again that his government will focus on maternal healthcare. Tinubu said that the way a nation treats its women shows its true character. He believes caring for women is caring for the whole family and the whole country. At the launch of the Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative called RenewHER, … Read more
The Bauchi State Government has announced that it will continue to provide free healthcare to pregnant women and children under the age of 5. This includes free antenatal care, free drugs, and safe delivery kits. The goal is to reduce sickness and death among mothers and babies in Bauchi. The Commissioner of Information, Usman Shehu … Read more
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has shared a sad truth about women in Nigeria. She said that 31% of women aged 15 to 49 have faced physical violence. She explained that these are not just numbers. Every number is a real woman, a daughter, a sister, a mother, or … Read more
The Federal Government has begun distributing essential supplies to support mothers and babies. These supplies are called maternal, child health commodities. The goal is to reduce deaths of mothers and newborns across Nigeria. The work is led by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in Abuja with help from partners. Maternal, Child Health … Read more
