Gestational Diabetes: Important information for pregnant women
Gestational diabetes in pregnancy is a condition in which your blood sugar levels rise dramatically while you are expecting a child. There are two types of gestational diabetes: A1and A2. Diet and exercise can help women with class A1 manage their condition. Insulin or other medications are required for those who have A2 diabetes. After […]
Rape’s Harmful Effects On Women
The consequences of rape will differ from person to person because we are all affected in different ways and recover at varying rates from the experience. According to our experience with survivors of rape and sexual violence, we have discovered that there are some common responses to these forms of violence. We also know that […]
How Societal Commitment Helps Stop FGM
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) offers no health benefit and causes serious immediate and long-term physical, psychological and sexual harm, including chronic pain, recurrent urinary and vaginal infections, post-traumatic stress and severe pain during sexual intercourse. The immediate effects of FGM (significant pain and heavy bleeding) recur and are often exacerbated during and after childbirth, especially […]
FGM: NGO highlights role of media in ending menace
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Hacey Health Initiative, has called on media practitioners to use their various platforms to campaign against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The NGO which is into the ‘Stop Cut’ project, identified the media as a vital partner in the fight against this menace, urging practitioners to keep informing and educating members of the […]
Stakeholders Charged to Eradicate Female Genital Mutilation in Osun
Civil society organisations, Non-governmental organisations, government workers and media practitioners in Osun State have been charged to advocate for the eradication of female genital mutilation (FGM) and cutting, in the state. Circumcision of girls became illegal and punishable under Section 335, the Criminal Code of Osun State which stated that any person who is guilty […]
Fighting to Eradicate Female Genital Mutilation
The practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has major social, cultural, traditional, and religious implications and the practice still goes on for a number of reasons. These reasons range from feminine cleanliness, cultural identity, virginity protection, immorality prevention, better marriage prospects, more pleasure for the husband, fertility improvement and the list is endless. FGM is […]
Importance of Antenatal Care to Families
Antenatal care plays an important role and should not be overlooked. This is because it contributes significantly to ensuring that pregnant women achieve the best possible physical and psychological health. Regular maternal check-ups and constant education will benefit Mother, Father and child. Follow-up care is an extremely crucial part of antenatal care, as it can […]
Sex Education for Children: Parents’ Responsibilities
Effective sex education program provides information about body development, sexuality, relationships, and skills to help young people make informed decisions about their sexual health. As the choices people make can have a long-term influence on their health and well-being. A female child’s libido, sexuality, and sexual activity will undoubtedly influence her as she matures and She […]
Winners of End Female Genital Mutilation Competition Awarded In Ekiti State
In commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. HACEY Health Initiative organized an essay competition tagged “End Female Genital Mutilation Essay Competition” in the states of Oyo, Osun, and Ekiti. Recall that, the organization had honored the top five winners from Oyo state for having the best overall performance last […]
HACEY Awards winners of End Female Genital Mutilation Essay Competition in Oyo State
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a practice that comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external Female Genitalia or other injuries to the Female Genital organs for non-medical reasons. Research carried out show that over 2million women are at risk of being mutilated every day. Now older generations have the idea because […]