Motherhood and Assessment of Postnatal Care
Postnatal care is defined as the care provided to a woman and her newborn child after delivery. This care is provided for the first six weeks after the birth of the child. It is common practice to refer to the first 24 hours after delivery as the ‘early postnatal period.’ However, the phrase ‘late postnatal […]
Creating A System That Supports Children’s Mental Health
The experiences of childhood affect both the brain’s architecture as well as the formation of their mental health throughout life. Disruptions during their developmental stage can damage a child’s ability to learn and relate to others, which can have long-term consequences for them. It is possible for society to address a wide range of expensive […]
The Roles School Play in Sex Education
Schools play an instrumental role in disseminating vital information about sexual health. The school setting provides a crucial venue for the dissemination of information and skills that might enable young people to avoid harmful behaviors; unfortunately, many Nigerian students still do not have access to secondary or even basic sex education in their schools. An effective […]
Combating Malaria Infections During Pregnancy
Malaria in pregnancy is a frequent and major public health problem in Nigeria. In many countries, malaria is a leading cause of illness and death. In areas with high transmission, the most vulnerable groups are young children, who have not developed immunity to malaria yet, and pregnant women, whose immunity are decreased by pregnancy. Malaria infection […]
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 Celebrates Women On International Women’s day
The nature of a woman suggests that she is a natural leader. In spite of this, women are still subjected to different forms of stereotypes and endure all kinds of injustice. HACEY joins the rest of the world to celebrate women on this conspicuous Day. As the theme of the year says, we join hands […]
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 […]