Why UNICEF pledged $1 billion dollars to address teenage pregnancy in Nigeria
Why UNICEF pledged $1 billion dollars to address adolescent pregnancy problems in Nigeria may not be far-fetched. It is expectedly a direct response to the alarming rate of teenage pregnancy in Nigeria. Contigent on this, the United Nations Children Fund…
The Surprising Power of 22 Minutes a Day
22 Minutes of exercising yourself can break the spell of a sedentary lifestyle. In this age of relentless screens and sedentary routines, the countdown to a healthier life might be shorter than we think. A recent study which touched on the…
Tiny Hands, Big Impact: Nurturing a Hygienic Future – By Segun Adeleke
Tiny hands can become cleaner when consistent handwashing is key. Handwashing as a practice must start early for far reaching healthful benefits. A small act like handwashing emerges as a formidable shield against infectious diseases, especially for the…
Newly approved drug grabs breast cancer by the jugular
A newly approved drug, Anastrozole is now on the radar of global medicine as one that could stop the hurt of breast cancer for a long time. The new drug after surviving a lengthy trial was authorised recently by the Medicines and Healthcare products…
Beyond Hospitals: Unraveling Nigeria’s Health Equation
Beyond hospitals, Nigeria’s health equation is cumbersome and hopefully, the leadership can see that. A seasoned expert who shed light on this fundamental truth, explains that the solution to Nigeria’s health issues extends far beyond the…
Taking a detour from the tunnel of depression
Taking a detour from the tunnel of depression is not one to steer with kid gloves. Nah! Depression is a complex mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in activities. It…
Unsafe abortion: The whispers of pain – by Saheed Ibrahim
Unsafe abortion is a different layer of pain. An investigative reporter and bandwidth journalist, Saheed Ibrahim shares this story. Rape, Incest and Doubt of Motherhood Lara Adekunle (not real name) was a teenager betrayed by her blood…
India’s triumph over open defecation: What Nigeria must do
India’s triumph over open defecation is a model for those struggling in the mire of it. Open defecation which is an act of relieving oneself in the open rather than in a proper toilet, has been a global concern for decades, with several countries…
Open defecation problems: A call to action
The issue of open defecation in Nigeria is not just huge; it’s alarming, multidimensional, and poses a significant risk to the country’s health ecosystem. The statistics are stark – according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), a…
Women’s reproductive system is a time machine
The reproductive system is where life begins, and knowing some of its intricacies can be enlightening! Here are some fun facts! 1. Females can give birth to approximately 15 to 30 offspring in their lifetime. 2. Both male and female reproductive systems…