Know your status: Why HIV testing is crucial for all women
It is not making major news headlines like in the ‘80s, but HIV remains a significant health concern. In 2021,…
Cartoon characters, animations can inspire children to embrace good hygiene and sanitation practices —Waje
Nigerian singer-songwriter Aituaje Iruobe, well known as Waje, explains how cartoons, colours, and animations may help children realise the value…
Why cold medicines aren’t always right for children —Expert
On average, children suffer from six to eight colds every year. Colds are more common in rainy and cold weather…
Are fruit juices helpful or harmful for children?
Many parents perceive fruit-based drinks, such as smoothies and natural juices, as healthy options for their children. However, a study…
Syphilis: STI on the prowl, but dangerous for newborns
Nigeria is ramping up the use of a test that can detect both HIV and syphilis simultaneously. But why is…
Exclusive breastfeeding and early child education boost IQ in children —Experts
What makes some children intelligent? This is a tough question since some children are book-smart while others are street-smart. Some…
What mothers need to know about e-birth registration
Rhoda Egbe, a 37-year-old mother of five, was spotted frantically at the Federal Medical Centre National Population Commission (NPC) registration…
Why C-sections are no longer compulsory for women with HIV —Experts
Due to advances in HIV care and treatment, many women living with HIV are living longer, healthier lives. As women…
Alcohol, drug use by fathers during pregnancy can cause intellectual disability in children
The fact that alcohol consumption is never safe during pregnancy is no longer news. But studies have shown alcohol or…
Reasons mothers should cut down on salt in foods —Experts
In Nigeria, traditional diets are often high in salt due to the use of bouillon cubes, dried fish, and other…
Play, refreshing, life-changing, but sometimes therapeutic for children –Experts
The adage, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” acknowledges the importance of play in a child’s…
Healthy schools make healthy children —Experts
Mrs Adenike Adeoye, a mother of three, works at a shop near her home. Her 2-year-old son attends a nearby…
Our menstration stories
Menstruation is a normal process for every woman, and it comes and goes. Even these experiences of women and the…
Cervical cancer: What mothers need to know about HPV vaccination
Damilola John, a 14-year-old girl, is happy that she received the HPV vaccine at the Eti-Osa Local Government Primary Healthcare…
When functionality meets the fashion style of mothers, babies are happy
It was at the 2024 African Vaccination Week Commemoration with many nursing mothers. They had babies of different ages and…
Fracture: How mothers should handle broken limb
Fracture, a term used for a broken bone, is a common injury in children because they have bones that are…
Malaria Equity: ‘Malaria, worse than presumed,’ Women recount experiences
Malaria kills. Mrs Alice Obisesan, a grandmother, recounted how Emmanuel, her 7-year-old son, almost died from malaria. “It is my…
Insurance: How N13,500 ensures safe mothers and healthy babies
Out-of-pocket payments are regarded as catastrophic because healthcare expenditures often affect the ability of a household to pay for needed…
Health Insurance: What mothers of children with sickle cell disease need to know
Mrs Idayat Akinwale is best described as a strong tower of refuge for Ruka, a 30-year-old mother of one living…
Childhood Glaucoma: Parents should watch out for these symptoms…
Babies are cute with their small bodies and big eyes. Their big eyes make them irresistible, so we fall in…
