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Posts From Juliet Umeh
Free Medicare for Lagos single parents
New NGO, Paul, also targets 50 for ‘economic empowerment’ More than 300 Single Parents on June 2, received free medical attention during the candid unveiling of a non-governmental organization called
World Thyroid Day: Enter Layi Erogbogbo Foundation
advocates consumption of iodized salt Nigerians have been advised to eat iodize salt to avoid thyroid diseases. This is because Iodize salt has been proven to be fortified with the
’Exercise is one of the antidotes for any kind of sickness,’ fitness expert says
Mr. Okechukwu Akas, the proprietor of Genesis Fitness, Lekki, Lagos, is a certified trainer and physiotherapist by profession. In this interview with Juliet Umeh, NHO correspondent, he sheds some light on the
FOMWAN/PACFaH canvass traditional leaders’ support in fight against child killer diseases
Muslim community pledges support The Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) in collaboration with the Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health in Nigeria (PACFaH) a coalition of seven indigenous
Eko Health Mission storms Epe
discovers high incidence of hypertension, diabetes Residents of Epe local government of Lagos State have been charged to adopt a good personal hygiene and live in good and clean environment
Mamaye takes maternal health campaign to Lagos LGAs
Pregnant women and other residents of Amuwo Odofin and Ori Ade Local Council Development Area need to take full control of their lives and cultivate the habit of attending healthcare
HIV/AIDS: Adolescent deaths on increase – PATA director
Stakeholders advocate youth-friendly health services A director of Positive Action for Treatment Access, (PATA) a rights-based non-governmental organisation, Dr. Iwalola Akin-Jimoh has raised the alarm about the increasing rate
Free malaria treatment for Badagry indigenes
… as Malaria Society takes campaign to riverine areas on World Malaria Day As part of activities marking the 2017 Malaria World Day, members of the Malaria Society of Nigeria rolled out
DECVOMS trains journalist on Family Planning
From research, statistics have proven that a woman’s lifetime risk of dying from pregnancy or childbearing-related in Nigeria is one in three women. Under five mortality rate, that is probability
Lagos rolls out free short-term health interventions
… jubilation as 60,000 residents benefit They came from different parts of the state with different ailments requiring medical attention. But most of them are walking back home with smiles
WRAHP trains journalists on gender based violence reportage
…task them to up their game From research, mind-boggling statistics have shown that one in three women worldwide has experienced either physical and/ or sexual violence. It is estimated that
Reckitt Benckiser restates commitment to clean, healthy Nigeria
Reckitt Benckiser, (RB), a leading consumer health and hygiene Company has restated its commitment to a clean and healthy Nigeria that will boost the capacity and productivity of the
NAFDAC DG meets Indian professional forum
… explains new e-Regulatory process The e-Regulatory registration process of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was brought into focus at the weekend as a non–profit association
Army hospital walks for oral hygiene
… as Nigeria marks World Oral Health Day As Nigerians joined the rest of the world to mark the 2017 World Oral Health Day on Monday, members of the
Nigeria is far behind in modern cancer treatment – Indian Cancer specialist
A renowned Indian radiation oncologist (specialist in cancer treatment) Dr. Madhusudhan, currently on a visit to the country, says Nigeria is still lagging behind in the use of modern technologies
Universal access to sexual, reproductive health, key to gender equality, Osotimehin
“Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and fear, without discrimination. Gender equality is also vital to sustainable
UNFPA names Nigerian actress, Stephanie Linus as Regional Ambassador for Maternal Health
As part of its activities in marking the international Women’s Day, the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, named Stephanie Linus, a Nigerian actress also a member of the order the
Groups canvass religious leaders’ support in fight against child killer diseases
The Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) in collaboration with the Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health in Nigeria (PACFaH) have canvassed the cooperation of religious leaders in Lagos
INCB report makes case for women
Calls for gender-sensitive policies Says women are more likely to be prescribed narcotics and anti-anxiety medication Advocates urgent health-care access for drugs-dependent women Experts have called for gender-sensitive policies and
Itire/Ijesha FP center comes alive
LG Sole administrator, others hail NURHI as project is commissioned Mothers have been advised to make maximum use of the family planning facility provided within their vicinity to reduce unwanted