As concerns over adolescent health continue to rise, health professionals and parents are calling for greater awareness and education on personal hygiene among teenagers. By Anna Moses In an exclusive interview, Matron Tobi Emmanuel, a senior medical practitioner at the General Hospital, Minna, emphasized the urgent need for hygiene education targeted at teenagers. According to her, many common health issues affecting adolescents can be prevented with simple personal hygiene practices. “Teenage hygiene goes beyond just appearing neat—it’s about protecting overall health, building self-confidence, and avoiding preventable infections,” she said. “We’re seeing more cases of candidiasis, skin infections causing itching, body…
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