GIRL EMPOWERMENT
INTRODUCTION The planet earth has over seven billion people as its inhabitants with almost half of this number as females. Change-makers, as they can be called, is an integral part of the society and are popularly referred to as the ‘the gentle storm’. they are an important target group whose contributions to the development of […]
MATERNAL HEALTH AS THE MOST IMPORTANT HEALTH ISSUE FACED BY WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN NIGERIA
The time of pregnancy is a delicate time for each of the close to 10million women and girls who become pregnant in Nigeria annually. Women usually have a 50:50 ratio of death and survival during this period. This is why utmost care during this time cannot be overemphasized. Most […]
Improving Menstrual Hygiene Practices in Nigeria
In recent times, poor hygiene practices have been a major concern at the local and international levels. Personal and environmental hygiene have been prioritized at the government level, with various intervention programs and projects. However, in accordance with achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 3 of ensuring the health and well-being of all, especially women and […]