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FG set to improve maternal, new-born healthcare nationwide - Minister

4+ hour, 13+ min ago  (258+ words) May 7, 2026 Helen Oji Nigerian News 0 The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to undertake deliberate and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing midwifery and improve maternal and child health outcomes across the country." The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…...

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Maternal health crisis beyond loss of lives at childbirth " Expert

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (799+ words) April 24, 2026 Folarin Kehinde Health 0 A perinatal obstetrics and gynaecology expert, Professor Reuben Agbons Eifediyi, has said Nigeria's maternal health crisis may be doing more than costing women's lives during childbirth. He also said it may also be shaping a future…...

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NGO trains journalists on human rights protection

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (499+ words) March 27, 2026 John Shiaondo Nigerian News 0 CLEEN Foundation, a non-governmental organisation funded by the Norwegian Embassy, on Thursday wrapped up a three-day media training in Makurdi with participants calling for stronger institutional support to drive justice and gender inclusion in Benue…...

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UNICEF urges media to prioritise ethical reporting on children

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (190+ words) March 26, 2026 Bayo Muhammad Alabira Nigerian News 0 The Chief of Field Office of UNICEF Kano, Dr. Karanveer Singh, Thursday stated the importance of ethical reporting by media on children, particularly in North west Nigeria. Speaking at a training for media practitioners…...

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Families, women greatest beneficiaries as FG hails expansion of social safety nets

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (694+ words) March 7, 2026 Blessing Okola Women 0 The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has commended the declaration of 2026 as the year of families and social development, describing it as a bold step toward placing women, children, and vulnerable groups…...

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Male doctors" handling of antenatal, labour sparks women dignity, cultural debates

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1690+ words) February 27, 2026 BLESSING OKOLA Women 0 The dearth of female gynaecologists in hospitals is raising gender, cultural, religious and human rights questions about the propriety or otherwise of male doctors handling pregnant women and child births; BLESSING OKOLA reports. Male doctors in…...