Newborn Visiting Rules: What You Must Know
Learn the crucial do's and don'ts for visiting newborns in Nigeria. Protect baby's health, respect new parents, and ensure a safe, positive visit with these simple, non-negotiable rules.
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Balkan Model: How to Stop a Cattle Disease Outbreak
As France battles lumpy skin disease, experts point to the Balkans' 2016 success: rapid vaccination and culls controlled the outbreak in months. Learn the key strategies.
Woman Finds Plastic in Baby's Bed, Says It Stops Sleep
A Nigerian lady discovered a plastic bag inside her newborn niece's bed pillow, blaming it for the baby's sleeplessness. The viral TikTok video has sparked reactions from concerned parents. Read more.
Lagos begins second phase of polio outbreak response
Lagos State kicks off a 4-day second phase polio vaccination campaign targeting children under five. Health teams will visit homes and public spaces to administer the safe nOPV2 vaccine.
US Reviews Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy
A US vaccine advisory panel, now led by skeptics, is reviewing the decades-old practice of giving hepatitis B shots to newborns. Experts warn this could cause preventable deaths and lower immunization rates. Read the full analysis.
414 Mpox Cases, 6 Deaths in 33 Nigerian States
Health experts raise alarm as NCDC confirms 414 Mpox cases and six deaths across 33 states. Stakeholders call for stronger surveillance, vaccination, and public education to curb the persistent spread.
Should You Bathe Newborns Daily? Expert Weighs In
Toke Makinwa's claim about not bathing her baby daily sparked debate. A paediatrician explains why climate matters and shares safe newborn skin care routines for Nigerian parents.
Free HPV Screening Launched in Nasarawa State
NAPHDA & Pathfinder International launch a free cervical cancer screening & HPV vaccination initiative in Nasarawa. Over 100 women to be screened. Protect your health today!
Toke Makinwa's baby bathing advice divides parents
Media personality Toke Makinwa advises against daily newborn bathing, sparking heated debate among Nigerian parents about infant care practices.
Newborn dies, mother injured in Kwara hospital negligence
A family in Ilorin alleges gross negligence at Cottage Hospital Adewole led to newborn's death and mother's severe injuries. Kwara health board confirms system gaps.
MSF expands diphtheria response in Northern Nigeria
Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.
Expert Calls for Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth in Nigeria
Public health expert Dr. Cindy Iheanetu urges Nigeria to implement mandatory hepatitis B vaccination at birth and data-driven health policies to reduce maternal mortality and disease spread.
WHO Vaccinates 10,000 Gaza Children Amid Ceasefire
WHO, UNICEF, and UNRWA launch a major vaccination campaign for over 40,000 children in Gaza. Over 10,000 already immunized as the fragile ceasefire holds. Read more.
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Celebrate Newborn Son
Cardi B shares adorable photos of her newborn son with Stefon Diggs, prompting loving exchanges between the celebrity couple. See their heartwarming family moments.
WHO Calls for Cervical Cancer Elimination Funding
WHO urges governments to boost funding and coordination to eliminate cervical cancer in Africa through vaccination, screening, and treatment programs. Join the fight today!
Nigerian Mum Shares Baby's 8-Day Silence After Birth
A Nigerian mother's emotional TikTok video about her newborn's 8-day silence goes viral, sparking reactions from parents with similar experiences. Read the touching story.
Nigerian Man Loses Wife and Baby During Delivery
A Nigerian man shares his heartbreaking story after losing his 23-year-old wife and their newborn baby during delivery, just days before their first wedding anniversary. The emotional account highlights maternal health challenges in Nigeria.
Borno Child Immunization Rate Reaches 44%
New data reveals Borno State has achieved 44% immunization coverage for children, marking significant progress in healthcare delivery despite security challenges in Northeast Nigeria.
Nigerian Parents Guilty of Murdering Newborn Son
A tragic case in Nigeria ends with parents convicted for the murder of their infant son. The emotional courtroom scene and shocking details that led to this devastating verdict.
Foundation Boosts Nigeria's Polio Vaccination Efforts
The Sir Emeka Offor Foundation reaffirms strong commitment to Nigeria's polio eradication efforts with expanded vaccination campaigns and community mobilization across vulnerable regions.
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