A seven-year-old American girl was hospitalized after accidentally injecting herself with her mother's GLP-1 weight loss drug, suffering severe symptoms including vomiting, dehydration, and kidney concerns.
Dr. Ekanem Ekure, President of the Pediatricians Association of Nigeria, criticizes the 4.3% health allocation in the 2026 budget as insufficient for child health, calling for urgent action on lead poisoning and improved funding.
A Gombe cardiologist warns parents about sugary drinks in school lunches, linking them to future heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes in children. Learn how to protect your child's health.
NAFDAC reassures Nigerians that locally sold Nestlé infant formulae are safe and not part of the global recall. Read the official statement and details here.
NAFDAC warns against unregistered SMA infant formula in Nigeria. Global Nestlé recall does not affect approved products. Check NAFDAC numbers before buying. Report illegal sales.
New 10-year study reveals excessive screen exposure in infancy slows decision-making and increases anxiety. Experts say it's not too late to reverse effects with interactive activities. Learn how to protect your child's development.
Medical and education stakeholders in Lagos highlight the urgent impact of national insecurity on children's mental and physical wellness, calling for government intervention. Read their crucial recommendations.
Explore the dual realities of Nigerian childhood, from affluent urban life to rural poverty. Learn about the 54% in multidimensional poverty and 14.8 million out-of-school children. Discover the facts.
Aruna Rodrigues, a conjoined twin who survived a complex 19-hour separation surgery, has died from septic shock. Her sister Kiraz passed days after the May operation. Read the full story.
UNICEF projects 1.8 million annual child deaths in Africa by 2040. WHO and UNAIDS warn of stalled HIV fight. Urgent political action and investment in primary healthcare are needed to avert disaster.
InnerCity Mission for Children marks 20 years by distributing over 13 billion meal packs and launching a global campaign for 20 million acts of kindness. Join the mission to end child hunger.
Ondo First Lady Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa cautions parents against neglect, urging attention and education focus to safeguard children from dangerous influences during festive season.
Health experts call for sustained policies and public education to tackle Nigeria's high sickle cell disease burden. They stress genotype testing and ending discrimination.
Ajogba Community in Ilesa East, Osun State, publicly abandons Female Genital Mutilation, vows to hand offenders to police. AHI and UNFPA-backed declaration marks a major step.
Veteran singer Stella Monye breaks down in tears, pleading for financial assistance for her son Ibrahim's life-saving surgery after a 24-year medical battle following a tragic childhood accident.
Bill Gates warns that cuts in international aid by Western nations are causing a tragic increase in child deaths worldwide. Read the full report and its implications for global health.
Hacey NGO presents a new scorecard framework to track adolescent sexual health progress in Nigeria, highlighting key interventions and calling for increased government commitment.
Bill Gates warns of a 'significant reversal' in child deaths as global funding collapses. Over 200,000 more children could die this year. Governments must act now to save lives.
An 8-year-old Kansas boy suffered severe burns after his chain necklace got caught in a phone charger while he slept. His mother warns parents to keep electronics off beds. Read his survival story.
An 8-year-old boy suffered severe burns after his chain necklace made contact with a phone charger while he slept. His mother warns other parents about the hidden danger.
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.
A Swiss watchdog alleges Nestlé adds sugar to Cerelac baby cereals sold in Africa, violating WHO guidelines. African civil society demands immediate recall. Read the full investigation.
UNICEF projects 1.8 million child deaths from AIDS by 2040 due to funding cuts. 150,000 teens got HIV in 2024. Urgent action needed to scale up HIV services for children and mothers in Nigeria and beyond.
UNICEF warns Nigeria faces child welfare emergency with millions out of school due to insecurity and collapsing services. Stakeholders demand urgent action to protect children's future.
UNICEF and Nigerian stakeholders call for urgent action to protect children's rights, education, and safety. Learn how government programs aim to reach millions by 2030.
Zamfara State, with UNICEF, launches a 5-year child nutrition strategy and alternative childcare guidelines to protect vulnerable children and combat gender-based violence.
SPAAN reveals 8 million Nigerians have hearing disorders, warning of a public health emergency. Experts call for urgent government action on early intervention and care.
Babies Matter Medical Centre celebrates two years of saving premature infants, some born at 25 weeks. Their timely intervention model gives Nigeria's tiniest citizens a fighting chance at life.
New data reveals Borno State has achieved 44% immunization coverage for children, marking significant progress in healthcare delivery despite security challenges in Northeast Nigeria.
Medical investigation concludes twin babies in Edo State died from natural causes, bringing closure to heartbreaking case that captured national attention.