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10 Proven Ways to Control Birth Rate Effectively

February 18, 2025 by GenderAdmin

Birth rate control is essential for personal health, economic stability, and national development. The majority of people do not have enough information about their birth control methods. This article gives 10 effective ways of controlling the birth rate. 1. Family Planning Education When individuals are educated on birth control, they will be good decision-makers. Schools, clinics, and social welfare programs should teach students about … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to the National Health Insurance Scheme

February 14, 2025 by GenderAdmin

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

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Breast Ironing

February 10, 2025 by GenderAdmin

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

The Ultimate Guide to Symptoms of Breast Cancer in Women

February 3, 2025 by GenderAdmin

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

How to Understand the Components of Reproductive Health

January 31, 2025 by GenderAdmin

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

The Ultimate Guide to the Importance of Antenatal Care

January 29, 2025 by GenderAdmin

A pregnant woman’s health is important for both her and her baby. The importance of antenatal care cannot be ignored. It helps to keep mothers safe, reduces risks during pregnancy, and ensures that babies are born healthy. In Nigeria, many women do not get proper antenatal care. This puts their lives and their babies at … Read more

How Rotary Stunning $2M Investment in Maternal Care Helps

January 8, 2025 by GenderAdmin

The Rotary International Foundation has pledged $2 million to upgrade maternal care and child healthcare in Nigeria. This huge investment adds to the work Rotary has done previously, such as the eradication of polio in the country. Global Leadership in Action The past District Governor, Victor Onukwugha, also chairman of the Trustee Chair’s Visit to … Read more

One Way Nigeria Is Ending Mother To Child Disease Transmission

December 17, 2024 by GenderAdmin

Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership in combating mother to child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis. This announcement was made during a high-level workshop in Geneva, Switzerland, organized by the Global Fund. Health experts and policymakers from West and Central Africa attended to share strategies and solutions aimed at achieving elimination goals. Scaling Interventions for … Read more

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