WHO Warns Africa Risks Losing Momentum in Cervical Cancer Fight
ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa faces a critical setback in its quest to eliminate cervical cancer as the World Health Organisation (WHO) warns that persistent…
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women’s health
Alcohol, Processed Foods Raise Breast Cancer Risk – Oncologist Warns Women
LAGOS, Nigeria – Women who consume alcohol frequently, avoid exercise, or rely heavily on processed foods are at higher risk of developing breast cancer,…
Held Down by Tradition: Nigeria’s Unfinished War Against Female Genital Mutilation
LAGOS, Nigeria – Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of Nigeria’s most persistent and painful cultural legacies. Despite global and national efforts to end…
Abia First Lady Leads United Campaign Against Breast Cancer Burden
UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Abia State First Lady, Mrs Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has called for collective action against breast cancer, urging communities, health professionals, and…
Katsina Begins Free VVF Surgeries, Empowers 50 Women
KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government has launched a free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) surgery and empowerment programme for 50 affected women, in…
Delta First Lady Launches Fitness Walk to Empower Women
DELTA, Nigeria – The wife of Delta State Governor, Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, has launched the “You Matter Walk for Life,” a fitness initiative aimed…
Ogun Implements Safe Abortion Guidelines to Reduce Maternal Deaths
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government pledges full enforcement of Safe Termination of Pregnancy (SToP) guidelines to reduce maternal deaths and uphold women’s…
Expert Urges Govt to Expand HIFU Access for Fibroid Treatment
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nordica Fertility Centre Chief Medical Director, Dr Abayomi Ajayi has urged government support to expand access to High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU),…
4,000 Young Women Contract HIV Weekly – AHF Warns
LOKOJA, Nigeria – The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has raised concern over the alarming HIV infection rate among adolescent girls and young women,…
Poorly Treated Infections Block Tubes, Cause Infertility – Expert Warns Women
ADO EKITI, Nigeria – Consultant obstetrician and gynecologist, Prof. Adebayo Adeniyi, has warned that untreated pelvic infections remain one of the leading causes of…