ASHENEWS reports that Traditional leaders in Sokoto state have been urged to promote family planning awareness within their communities. The Coordinator of Family Planning Service of Gande Primary HealthCare in Silame local government of Sokoto state, Nurse Hauwa’u Mai Nasara made this call while speaking with ASHENEWS. Mai Nasara who spoke about the acceptance and use of family planning services in the community noted that the number of people accessing family planning practices has increased, and the acceptance can be more if the awareness is increased. “I believe the figures will by far go up again if traditional leaders could…
Author: Fadlillah Abdallah
In a quest to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of climate change, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has launched a tree-planting campaign in Sokoto state.
Stakeholders in Sokoto State are calling for mandatory premarital screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) to address an increasing number of cases affecting married couples across the region.
The Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care at Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, has called for increased public interest in anaesthesia as a medical speciality.
In Sokoto, cultural norms often prioritize boys’ economic opportunities over girls’, significantly limiting the economic independence of young women. These traditions restrict access to skills development, making it challenging for girls to achieve financial self-reliance.
In Nigeria, mental health stigma continues to hinder progress in addressing mental health issues, amplifying the struggles faced by the estimated 20% of the population dealing with these conditions. The stigma not only fuels negative perceptions but also reinforces harmful stereotypes, leading to increased discrimination against those affected.
Improper waste management continues to be a significant cause of environmental degradation and health concerns in communities across Nigeria. In Sokoto, the situation is no different, with residents expressing deep concern over the widespread practice of indiscriminate waste dumping.
Have you ever noticed an unpleasant smell coming from your body, especially after sweating? That’s body odour, a common issue for many people. Body odour occurs when sweat, particularly from areas like the armpits, groin, and nipples (produced by the apocrine glands), interacts with bacteria on the skin. Although sweat itself is odourless, it’s this bacterial interaction that creates the distinctive smell.
The highly anticipated token of the world’s most popular Telegram-based clicker game, Hamster Kombat (HMSTR), officially launched on Thursday, listing at $0.009 on major cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, Bybit, and OKX.
A graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and currently serving with state code SO/23C/0264, Annabel Chimkaodi, has organised a malaria awareness and health empowerment program at Government Technical College and Government Girls Day Secondary School in Runjin Sambo, Sokoto State.