Dangers of Illegal Commercialization of Prohibited Drugs

The illegal commercialization of illicit drugs has led to the increase in spread and use among teenagers and young adults, as a coping mechanism for psychological, social, or emotional trauma, born out of peer pressure, chaotic family environment, negative societal norm and acceptance, trauma, environmental stressors, abandonment, depression, low self-esteem, and weight loss. As an […]

The StopCut Project: Why We want to End Female Genital Mutilation.

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If FGM practices continue at recent levels, 68 million girls will be cut between 2015 and 2030 in 25 countries where Female Genital Mutilation is routinely practised and more recent data are available – UNFPA, 2020. Female Genital Mutilation is the partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia for no medical or religious […]

Female Genital Mutilation: The Secret Pains of Women

Twenty Million.According to Unicef, this is the number of women and girls in Nigeria who have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). While Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is not exactly taboo in this country, the practice is so common that it is not differentiated from other medical procedures.

Female Genital Mutilation: HACEY Pays Visit To Ekiti State Commissioner For Education

HACEY Health Initiative has paid an advocacy visit to the Ekiti State Commissioner for Education to obtain the continuous support of the Ministry to facilitate smooth sensitization activities in schools by members of the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) alliance. The advocacy visit was made by members of staff of the organization recently in Ekiti. In […]

Gender-Based Violence: Its Cultural, Religious and Social Effects.

by Jolaade Olatunbosun Leaving had never been an option for Maria, especially not in this part of the world; leaving one’s family is like a stigma, a stain not easily washed off even with the thickest bleach. Yes, she loves her children and has endured all the abuse and shame her husband has meted out […]

TO DIE IN NIGERIA, HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

No water, no life, and safe water mean a healthy and productive life. Imagine walking miles just to get water, imagine how many children have to go late to school because they travel miles to get water for their families and imagine how people die every day because of one water-related disease or the other. […]

The Journey to Viral Suppression

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Imagine a world free of HIV? β€” the highly dreaded human immunodeficiency virus β€” which affects nearly one in every 25 adults in Africa as the World Health Organisation, WHO reports. Over the years, new information through breakthrough scientific developments has ushered us into an era where people can be intimate with an infected partner […]

Girl Child Education

To educate a girl child is to invest in the future of a nation. Several recognized studies have shown that there is a correlation between female education and economic development. Even an increase in life expectancy has been tied to nations where a majority of the female children are educated. However, as great as this […]

The Truth About Cyber Fraud

The dynamics of the Nigerian economic system is one that has enriched a select few but has left the youth β€” the future world-changers β€” to a state of worthlessness. Most young men who suffer the bane of pressure to make ends meet get tired eventually of being jobless or earning scraps. They opt for […]