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The Federal Government has restated its commitment to developing policies that would enhance access to family planning for couples in the country.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), in partnership with Keffi Local Government (Keffi LG), Nasarawa State, on Wednesday sensitised the public and students on ending shame and stigma on menstruation.

WaterAid Nigeria on Wednesday called for collective efforts to break the silence and misconceptions about menstruation in Nigeria.

Secondary and Primary healthcare facilities have not joined the ongoing indefinite strike embarked on by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), which began on May 25 nationwide.

Ondo State has received recognition for being among the best performing states with 107 per cent coverage in the February, 2022, round of Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka has said.

Stakeholders in the health sector have urged President Bola Tinubu to address the lingering health issues in the country.

Tobineri Mind Foundation, in collaboration with Glittow Hope Foundation, have called on the incoming president to prioritise healthcare delivery for vulnerable persons.

A Non-Governmental Organization, Global Youths Skills Acquisition & Poverty Eradication Organization (GYSAPEO) has embarked on a community campaign against menstrual discrimination.

The Edun Muinat Eniola (EME) Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Friday sensitised and empowered no fewer than 200 students on the use of reusable sanitary pads.

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an NGO, has called for an end to shame and stigma on menstruation.