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 Seyi Tinubu Drug Bank Initiative has started at the National Hospital in Abuja. The goal is to help mothers and children maintain their health and safety. The new drug bank will give free medicines to women and children who cannot afford them. This plan will help reduce deaths caused by poor maternal health and … 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
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
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
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
Police in Kebbi State say they have arrested 11 men who are suspected of doing something very wrong to a 13-year-old girl who has trouble thinking clearly. Police say the men took advantage of her many times. The girl later became pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy on July 8, 2025. This case … Read more
