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Only 25% of men have healthy sperm: Experts
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (543+ words) Only one in four men has optimal semen quality, a consultant gynaecologist, Dr Victor Ajayi, said, citing a 2012 study. Mr Ajayi, the chief executive officer of Nordica Fertility Centre, said this during a webinar organised by the centre on Saturday....
Experts push TBA integration to improve maternal care
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (541+ words) Ms Suleiman said her family relied on home deliveries due to financial constraints and cultural beliefs. Health experts have called for stronger collaboration between traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and the formal healthcare system to improve maternal healthcare delivery in rural…...
Kano govt renews focus on maternal, child health
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (316+ words) The Kano government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal, newborn, and child health and family planning. Acting permanent secretary at the Ministry of Budget and Planning, Abdul Ajumawa, made this known on Thursday in Kano during a roundtable discussion…...
Experts say antenatal care key to safe pregnancy
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (469+ words) She said women who attended antenatal clinics were more likely to deliver in safer environments. Health experts have identified antenatal care as a critical factor in ensuring safe pregnancies and healthy childbirth for women and babies, emphasising its importance in…...