Maternal Health & COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main advice for pregnant women during COVID-19? Follow the guidance on staying alert and safe (social distancing) and avoid anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus. If in your third trimester (more than 28 weeks pregnant), you should be particularly attentive to social distancing. What should I do if I develop symptoms of […]
The Role of Government in Youth Empowerment
Youth Empowerment: The role of youth in the political, economic and social growth of any country across the globe cannot be exaggerated. The definition of youth varies from one country to another, depending on its peculiarities. According to Nigeria’s National Youth Policy (2009), the youth comprise all individuals, males and females between the age of […]
Mental Paralysis: A Debate in the Context of Society
For Mental Health: Written by Jolaade Olatunbosun Every day, I try to find how to stay alive. Every day, I try to find how to stay awake. Silence to me is home, the graveyard yearning for my welcome, to all the Ben’s out there, this is me!! In a society where acceptance determines your importance, […]
Obstetric Fistula: Repair and Prevention
Amina’s Story Everyone in Bomo village agreed that life had been unfair to Amina. Forced into early marriage by her parents in a weak attempt to ‘provide’ for her family and uphold their honour, Amina had to give up her dreams of becoming a Nurse despite being the best student in the village’s only primary […]
Maternal Health & COVID-19
Maternal Health is the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period afterwards. It is a global concern because the lives of millions of women of reproductive age and children can be saved through maternal health care services. All pregnant women – including those suspected or confirmed with COVID-19 – should continue to attend […]
Drug Abuse: Effect of Self-Induced Solution for Temporary Relief
Drug Abuse: The illegal commercialization of illicit drugs has led to increased use among teenagers and young adults. Some young people now resort to drugs as a coping mechanism for psychological, social, or emotional trauma, born out of peer pressure, chaotic family environment, negative societal norms and acceptance, trauma, environmental stressors, abandonment, depression, low self-esteem, […]
Global Handwashing Day: The Importance Of Hand Hygiene
The current pandemic has called attention to the important role hand hygiene plays and how important it is to keep our hands clean and healthy. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infections, we must frequently and properly hand wash with soap and water. Every year, Global Handwashing Day is celebrated on the 15th […]
End Malaria Project In Nigeria
The Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA), with support from Access Bank Plc, launched the End Malaria Project in Lagos, Ebonyi and Kaduna. CAMA and Access Bank commenced the project with an advocacy visit to government and community leaders in the Alimosho and Ikorodu Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Lagos State to familiarize the […]
International Day of the Girl: Empowering leaders of tomorrow
The International Day of the Girl is celebrated annually on October 11, and the theme for this year is Digital generation; Our generation. Today, we celebrate all girls all over the world. The United Nations declared the International Day of Girl Child to amplify the voices of young girls worldwide and increase awareness of issues faced by them. According […]
World Mental Health Day 2021: Coping with Mental Disorders
In Nigeria, issues of mental health and its awareness is spreading fast. In the past, naked or half-clothed individuals who roamed the streets or cities formed the perception of mental illness in Nigeria, as these persons were referred to as lunatics because they lived and ate garbage from the streets. Moreover, people widely believed that […]