By Fasomo Micheal For many girls in the Northern part of Nigeria, menstruation is more than a biological process — it’s a silent struggle wrapped in stigma and misinformation that often leads to fear, embarrassment, and missed school days. On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, a shift began at the Family Support Program School, Katsina, when […]
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By David Arome Home births are on the rise in Benue State, not because they are safer, but because public health facilities are broken beyond trust. Pregnant women are turning to unsafe havens of giving birth at home and even patronizing traditional birth attendance (TBA). For 22-year-old Martha Agur, living in the Ageraga – kohol,
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By David Arome On 30th November, 2023, Inori Elijah, residing in the Otokwe community, Obi local government area (LGA), Benue State, had a near-death experience of malaria and typhoid fever co-infection that almost took her life. With the feverish symptoms, she still struggles to harvest her beans from the long-trekked distance farm. Just a few
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By David Arome How pioneering microbial research to develop a biocontrol Agent was designed to tackle leaf and fruit diseases to reduce losses in the South African fruit industry Every year, the world grapples with staggering losses of 1.3 billion tonnes of food after harvest — and nowhere is the crisis more urgent than in Africa. About
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By Ify Onyekwere As part of efforts to mark the 2025 World Malaria Day, the radio program The Development Report aired a special episode themed “Malaria Ends With Us: Health Equity and the SDG 3 Fight.” The broadcast on Peoples’ 105.5 FM, looked at the urgency of renewed commitment to eliminating malaria, especially in Nigeria,
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By David Arome Nigeria remains a global hotspot for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Although parasitic infections are significant contributors, some NTDs receive less attention, most likely due to shifts in global health priorities towards high-burden diseases. One of such NTDs is schistosomiasis, affecting nearly 29 million Nigerians. Dr Ajakaye Oluwaremilekun Grace, an African Postdoctoral Training Initiative
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By David Arome In Nigerian hospitals, pregnant women are insulted by healthcare providers. This is wrong and dangerous for the country’s maternal mortality indices Respectful maternity care is an integral component of the universal rights of childbearing women geared towards comprehensive, high-quality health services. I strongly believe that respectful maternity care is a woman’s right,
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By Ogeyi Ebinyi The city of Lagos came alive with energy and inspiration as women from diverse backgrounds gathered for the ninth edition of the Lagos Women Run 2024. This annual event, which promotes health and wellness among women, has evolved into a platform for empowerment, skill-building, and social advocacy. Coordinated by Tayo Popoola, the
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By Nita Duru The approval of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines marks a major milestone in medicine, breaking over five decades of unsuccessful attempts to find a solution for this common and dangerous respiratory virus. RSV is a leading cause of respiratory disease worldwide, especially in young children and the elderly. Previous efforts to develop
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By David Arome Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are popular drinks in the Nigerian market. They are sold in shops, kiosks, on the streets, and by hawkers everywhere. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines sugar-sweetened beverages as all beverages containing free sugar or other sweeteners. They come in refined, well-packaged forms. Some are imported while others are locally made. They
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