Mother Fears Another Pregnancy After Surgery Complications
A mother of two shares her terror of another pregnancy after severe delivery complications, and how long-acting contraceptives restored her peace and health.
Category : Child Health
Why Some People Are Born With Six Fingers: Medical Facts
A Nigerian nail technician's reaction to a client with six fingernails has sparked online curiosity. This condition, known as preaxial polydactyly, is a well-documented congenital anomaly.
5 early cancer warning signs you shouldn't ignore
Unexplained weight loss, new lumps, unusual bleeding, persistent fatigue, and non-healing changes can be early cancer warning signs. Learn when to seek medical evaluation.
Nigerian woman without fingerprints shares JAMB, NYSC banking struggles
A Nigerian woman born without fingerprints recounts how the condition complicated JAMB registration, NYSC verification, and banking, prompting others to share similar experiences.
Finland sets minimum bank balance for student permits
Finland requires foreign students to show at least EUR 9,600 (about N15m) in their bank account for a one-year residence permit. Shorter courses need EUR 800 monthly. Scholarships and free accommodation reduce the amount.
Mom Warns After Daughter, 4, Suffers Stroke Linked to Chickenpox
A four-year-old girl suffered a stroke triggered by chickenpox, prompting her mother to warn parents about the hidden risks of common childhood illnesses.
Avon HMO, Lagos Food Bank Partner on Nutrition for Mothers
Avon HMO and Lagos Food Bank Initiative partnered for World Breastfeeding Week 2026, providing nutrition support, health screening, and education to 70 vulnerable mothers and babies.
Niger Agency Records 192 Child Abuse Cases in Eight Months
Niger State Child Rights Protection Agency recorded 192 child abuse cases from November 2025 to June 2026, including rape, trafficking, and forced marriage, says DG Ummul Mohammed.
Father blames 'foolish faith' after AS couple's child has sickle cell
A Nigerian father regrets ignoring AS genotype results, blaming 'foolish faith' after his child was born with sickle cell disease, sparking online debate.
Nigerian Women Embrace Doula Care for Maternal Wellness
Nigerian women increasingly seek doula care for emotional and physical support during childbirth. Certified doula Osunlolu Abimbola explains the trend's growth.
IUD Transformed My Sex Life and Killed My Contraception Anxiety
A woman shares how choosing an IUD after informed research transformed her sex life, dispelling myths and ending anxiety.
From Crisis to Care: Rewriting Women’s Healthcare in Nigeria
Nigeria’s curative healthcare mindset costs thousands of lives annually, with women facing disproportionate risks. The Maky Bloom Foundation offers education and free screenings to shift toward prevention.
SFH identifies shortages hampering family planning in Abia, Akwa Ibom
The Society for Family Health has identified shortages of essential commodities and training resources as major challenges limiting family planning services in Abia and Akwa Ibom states.
Bola-Oyebamiji Donates 2,000 Pads, Educates Girls on Hygiene
Dr. Sekinat Bola-Oyebamiji donated 2,000 menstrual pads to teenage girls in Apomu Kingdom, Osun State, and educated them on menstrual hygiene to combat period poverty and school absenteeism.
LASG Pledges Inclusive Healthcare for PWDs on HIV AIDS
Lagos State Government reaffirms commitment to inclusive healthcare by sensitising persons with hearing and visual impairments on HIV/AIDS prevention and stigma reduction.
Nigeria Boosts Local Production of Prenatal Supplements
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to expand access to Multiple Micronutrient Supplements for pregnant women, pushing for local production and sustainable financing to reduce donor dependence.
Hygiene Education Expansion Targets 6 Million Kids by 2030
Stakeholders under the Clean Naija Initiative aim to reach six million schoolchildren by 2030, improving hand-washing and reducing hygiene-related diseases in Nigeria.
Campaign targets 5,000 girls to end menstrual poverty
A new campaign, Adopt-A-Teen, aims to reach 5,000 adolescent girls with menstrual health education and dignity kits by end of 2026, addressing menstrual poverty in Nigeria.
Charities Lead Campaign to Break Menstrual Stigma Among Schoolgirls
DeCODE, Preserved Childhood Foundation, and Pink Health Foundation partnered to combat menstrual stigma in Onitsha, Anambra State, with education, debates, and a digital health platform.
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Dettol Hygiene Quest Phase 3 Aims to Reach 840,000 Nigerians
Dettol Nigeria and Wellbeing Foundation Africa launch Phase 3 of Dettol Hygiene Quest, targeting over 840,000 beneficiaries in 2026 with hygiene education and handwashing advocacy.
Hygiene kits for girls in Lagos correctional centre
Child Empowerment Fund provides six-month supply of sanitary pads and menstrual health education to 100 girls at Lagos correctional centre.
Group Urges Menstrual Health Education, Sanitary Products
HAYDI calls for menstrual health education and affordable sanitary products, reaching over 100 students in Ikorodu to combat period poverty and reduce school absenteeism.
NOLA Africa trains 250 girls on menstrual health in Lagos
NOLA Africa educated over 250 teenage girls in Isefun Community, Lagos, on menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, and emotional wellbeing during Project Lafiya outreach.
NYSC Maternal Health Outreach Screens 108 in Surulere
NYSC corps members organised a maternal health outreach in Surulere, Lagos, screening 108 residents. The initiative promoted safe motherhood and provided free medical services to pregnant women, nursing mothers, and others.
AHF Nigeria, Nasarawa Govt Push to End Menstrual Stigma
AHF Nigeria and Nasarawa State Government advocate for stronger collaboration to end menstrual stigma and improve hygiene support for girls during World Menstrual Health Day 2026.
Daurama Foundation urges more awareness on menstrual stigma
Daurama Foundation calls for greater awareness on Menstrual Hygiene Day to end stigma, citing lack of information and facilities for girls in Nigeria.
Remi Tinubu Urges End to Child Marriage, Fistula
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, calls for urgent action to end obstetric fistula, emphasizing improved maternal healthcare, girls' education, and an end to child marriage.
African Experts Urge Youth-Led HIV Prevention and Care
African health experts call for stronger youth-centred interventions in HIV prevention and care, emphasizing inclusion of young people in policy design and decision-making.
MFM Lekki Brings Medical, Food, Skills to Noforija Community
MFM Lekki organized a humanitarian outreach in Noforija, Epe, offering free medical services, food, clothing, and skills training to hundreds, aiming for long-term self-reliance.
Hina Gana Foundation birth kits cut maternal deaths in Niger
Hina Gana Foundation distributes birth kits to over 100 pregnant women in Niger State, aiming to reduce maternal and child mortality in underserved communities.
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