Toxic Beauty: The Hidden Cancer Risk in Nigeria’s Hair Extension Obsession
ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian women, hair is not merely aesthetic—it is identity, culture, and confidence woven into daily life. From intricately…
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women’s health
NIMR Warns Cervical Cancer Kills 22 Nigerian Women Daily
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) warns that cervical cancer claims the lives of an average of 22 Nigerian women…
Conflict Nations Account for Most Global Maternal Deaths – WHO Warns
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly two-thirds of maternal deaths worldwide now occur in fragile and conflict-affected countries, underscoring how instability sharply increases the risks of…
Lawmakers Demand Political Action on Women’s Health
ABUJA, Nigeria – Lawmakers from nine countries urge stronger political leadership, gender-responsive health systems and sustained investment in women’s health during a high-level dialogue…
Presidency Partners Medical Women to Transform Nigeria’s Women’s Health
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Presidency strengthens its push for improved women’s healthcare by forging a strategic alliance with the Medical Women Association of…
Nigeria Performs First Robotic Surgery for Women in West Africa
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria records a medical milestone as doctors perform the first robotic gynaecological surgery in West Africa, marking a leap in advanced…
Ending a Silent Scourge: Inside the Global Race to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
ABUJA, Nigeria – Cervical cancer should no longer exist as a death sentence. The science to prevent it is proven, the tools are available,…
Media urged to fight maternal malnutrition crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – Health and nutrition stakeholders urge Nigerian media organisations to play a stronger, more sustained role in tackling maternal malnutrition, warning that…
Nasarawa Begins HPV Screening, Urges Parents to Vaccinate Girls Early
NASARAWA, Nigeria – The Nasarawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, partnering with Pathfinder International, has launched HPV screening for 100 women in Kwandare…
Nigeria Faces Critical Maternal Health Crisis as UNFPA Sounds Warning
CALABAR, Nigeria – Nigeria’s persistently high maternal and neonatal deaths demand urgent political commitment, deep socio-cultural reforms, and stronger health systems, the United Nations…