maternal health

How Datametrics Evaluations Are Transforming Maternal and Child Health and Strengthening Infectious Disease Response
Datametrics Associates Limited has underscored the significant impact its research and evaluation efforts have had on shaping national health strategies, enhancing maternal and child nutrition,...

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Politics Today
6 days ago6 days ago

Datametrics Associates Limited has underscored the significant impact its research and evaluation efforts have had on shaping national health strategies, enhancing maternal and child nutrition, and bolstering infectious disease monitoring throughout Nigeria. During the celebration of its 11th anniversary in Abuja, Dr. Abiodun Feyikemi Ipadeola, the Technical Director and CEO, highlighted that since its inception...

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Mastering Gestational Diabetes: Delicious and Effective Food Strategies for a Healthy Pregnancy
Food holds a subtle yet profound influence. It soothes, fuels, and at critical moments, serves as a safeguard. When managing gestational diabetes, nourishment transcends mere...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

Food holds a subtle yet profound influence. It soothes, fuels, and at critical moments, serves as a safeguard. When managing gestational diabetes, nourishment transcends mere sustenance-it becomes a vital form of protection. Typically emerging around the fifth or sixth month of pregnancy and often identified during routine prenatal checkups, gestational diabetes is not a reflection...

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WHO Sets the Record Straight: Paracetamol Use in Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism, Responds to Trump’s Claims
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) addressed concerns regarding the use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy, stating that current scientific evidence does not establish...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) addressed concerns regarding the use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy, stating that current scientific evidence does not establish a clear link between prenatal acetaminophen consumption and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In its official release, the WHO reported that autism affects roughly 62 million people worldwide,...

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New Report Suggests Trump Administration May Connect Prenatal Tylenol Use to Autism Risk
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference at the Department of Health and Human Services on...

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International News
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference at the Department of Health and Human Services on April 16, 2025, in Washington, DC. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Later today, the Trump administration is anticipated to announce a controversial claim linking prenatal...

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Toke Makinwa Opens Up: Why Pap Isn’t Easing Her Breastfeeding Struggles
Toke Makinwa, renowned media figure and entrepreneur, recently revealed the difficulties she has faced during the initial stages of motherhood. She opened up about her...

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News & Gossips
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Toke Makinwa, renowned media figure and entrepreneur, recently revealed the difficulties she has faced during the initial stages of motherhood. She opened up about her challenges with breastfeeding, particularly struggling with insufficient breast milk production. This issue has had a profound impact on her emotional health and well-being. Toke Makinwa, a prominent TV host and...

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Experts and Traditional Rulers Sound Alarm Over Soaring Maternal Mortality Rates in Bauchi
Healthcare professionals in Bauchi State have expressed renewed alarm over the increasing rates of maternal deaths, emphasizing the urgent need to boost antenatal care attendance...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Healthcare professionals in Bauchi State have expressed renewed alarm over the increasing rates of maternal deaths, emphasizing the urgent need to boost antenatal care attendance among expectant mothers as a crucial measure to protect both maternal and child health. This appeal was made during the quarterly session of the Community Advisory Board (CAB), convened by...

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NHIA Broadens Maternal Health Initiative to Include Vital Neonatal Care in Kano State
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has broadened its premier maternal health initiative by incorporating neonatal care, officially launching the pilot phase of the Comprehensive...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has broadened its premier maternal health initiative by incorporating neonatal care, officially launching the pilot phase of the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) programme in Kano State. Following the notable achievements of its maternal health services, NHIA introduced the neonatal care segment during a high-profile visit to...

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Tragedy Strikes: Mother and Newborn Die After Caesarean, Family Alleges Hospital Negligence
Tragic Loss of Mother and Newborn Following Caesarean Section Sparks Allegations of Medical Negligence A heartbreaking incident has unfolded in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, where a...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

Tragic Loss of Mother and Newborn Following Caesarean Section Sparks Allegations of Medical Negligence A heartbreaking incident has unfolded in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, where a mother and her newborn tragically passed away shortly after a caesarean delivery. Family members have voiced strong accusations against the hospital, claiming that inadequate medical care and oversight contributed to...

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Plateau Launches New Technical Group to Boost HIV Prevention and Maternal Health Efforts
Plateau State Launches Specialized Task Force to Enhance HIV Prevention and Maternal Care In a strategic move to bolster efforts against HIV transmission from mothers...

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Sports
1 month ago1 month ago

Plateau State Launches Specialized Task Force to Enhance HIV Prevention and Maternal Care In a strategic move to bolster efforts against HIV transmission from mothers to their newborns, Plateau State has officially established an expanded Technical Working Group (TWG) dedicated to the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. This initiative aims to strengthen both...

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Pregnancy Turns Into a Harrowing Struggle Amid Conflict in Northern Nigeria
Maternal Health Crisis Amidst Conflict in Northern Nigeria In the conflict-ravaged regions of northern Nigeria, pregnancy has transformed from a hopeful journey into a perilous...

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Business Updates
1 month ago1 month ago

Maternal Health Crisis Amidst Conflict in Northern Nigeria In the conflict-ravaged regions of northern Nigeria, pregnancy has transformed from a hopeful journey into a perilous ordeal. Aisha Muhammed, who was in her final trimester, experienced severe complications including seizures and dangerously elevated blood pressure caused by eclampsia-one of the foremost causes of maternal mortality worldwide....

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