Last week, a sad story shocked Nigerians. A pregnant woman in Abuja walked the streets in labour, looking for help. She was carrying twins but could not get the right care on time. This shows the deep problems with maternal care in Nigeria. A Mother in Labour Turned Away The woman said the hospital asked … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Special Programme of Research, Development, and Research in Human Reproduction (HRP) are collaborating to ensure that postnatal care is robust and effective in every country. Their goal is simple: to make sure mothers and babies not only survive but also live healthy, happy lives. Why Postnatal Care … Read more
Many pregnant women in Nigeria still do not know their HIV status. Researchers at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) raised this concern. They explained that the problem is worse in rural areas and private hospitals where HIV testing is not common during antenatal care. Dr. Agatha David, who leads the Child and Adolescent … Read more
Not every woman has the same chance of getting breast cancer. Some women are at high risk, some are in the middle, and some are at low risk. That is why breast cancer screening should not be the same for everyone. Doctors measure risk in three main groups: To know your own group, you can … Read more
The Kano State Government has launched the 2025 First Round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), a state-wide campaign offering vital health services for pregnant women and children in all 44 local government areas. UNICEF Backs the Initiative with Health and Nutrition Support Speaking at the launch in Birji Primary Healthcare Centre, Madobi, … Read more
Nigeria has about 1.9 million people living with HIV. This is one of the highest numbers in the world. A big problem is mother-to-child HIV transmission. This means that babies are getting the virus from their mothers before or after birth, or during breastfeeding. Every day in 2024, over 700 children got HIV, and about … Read more
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has joined hands with the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also called the Pyrates Confraternity, to focus on maternal child health in the state. This plan was announced in Enugu when NAS leaders visited the Health Commissioner, Dr. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Obi, in his office. Dr. Obi said partnerships like … Read more
A smart teacher named Professor Jesse Uneke wants to help people in Kano stay healthy. He says the state has a big problem with malaria. Out of every 100 people in Nigeria who get malaria, 10 of them are from Kano. That’s a lot! Professor Uneke works at a health school and leads a group … Read more
Rotary International District 9127 has made a big promise. They want to help stop polio and take care of mothers and babies all over Nigeria. This is called helping with maternal, child health. The new leader, Dame Joy Okoro, shared this promise during a special event in Abuja. She became the new District Governor, taking … Read more
The Kogi State Government has started a new program called the Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Week. This program helps mothers, babies, and young children get the healthcare they need. It happens two times every year and takes place in Kogi. The first health week for 2025 began with a big event at the … Read more
