Midwives save lives. They help mothers have safe births and provide babies with the best possible start. But things are tough for Nigerian midwives. They’re usually compelled to work hard under challenging conditions with inadequate resources. That’s all about to change with Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, taking on the challenge in her stride. Midwives … Read more
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was instituted to enable Nigerians to acquire quality healthcare without stress or the ability to pay hospital bills. It was introduced in 2005 to provide universal health coverage (UHC). This is to say that all Nigerians, regardless of income level or geographic location, are supposed to receive the medical … Read more
Women’s health is important for strong families, healthy communities, and national development. In Nigeria, many women face serious health challenges, including unsafe childbirth, lack of healthcare access, and reproductive health issues. If these problems are not solved, they will continue to affect women, children, and the economy. To improve women’s health, we must focus on … Read more
Maternal mortality in Nigeria remains a challenge. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria accounts for over 20% of global maternal deaths. Many Nigerian women die during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after delivery due to preventable causes. Women should not lose their lives while bringing new life into the world. We must take action … Read more
Breast ironing is a practice that has been affecting millions of girls in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. This is one of those practices that many people do not talk about, yet it is very serious and painful. This practice entails the pressing or massaging of the breasts of a young girl with hot … Read more
Fundamental Human Rights are basic freedoms that every human being deserves to have. These include the right to life, education, freedom of speech, and protection from abuse. In Nigeria, while such rights are in the Constitution, many continue to suffer violations. Some are denied education, while others suffer violence or other forms of unfair treatment. … Read more
According to UNICEF, 37 million Nigerian women and girls experience period poverty. Such a problem has been exacerbated with the increasing costs of sanitary products. Many girls either fail to attend school, get infected, or revert to unsafe alternatives such as rags and newspapers. In certain communities, the period stigma has caused even a reluctance … Read more
The top causes of cancer include smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, sun exposure, and infections. Most of the cases of cancer are preventable with simple changes in lifestyle. According to the World Health Organization, one in six deaths worldwide is due to cancer. In Nigeria, cancer causes 72,000 deaths each year, the most common … Read more
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women in Nigeria. Many cases go undetected until it is too late. Understanding the symptoms of breast cancer in women can help with early detection and save lives. Many women do not notice the early signs. Some ignore small changes in their breasts. Others fear … Read more
Reproductive health affects the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Understanding the components of reproductive health and how they impact people, especially women and girls in Nigeria, is important to improving health outcomes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), reproductive health means that people can have a safe and satisfying reproductive life. This includes … Read more
