The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have opened Nigeria’s first Behavioural Insights Research and…
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Health stakeholders have renewed calls for increased budgetary allocation and improved financing for maternal and child healthcare in the country.
As the world celebrated Children’s Day, women in Minna, Niger State, gathered for a joyful and impactful event focused on enhancing maternal and child health.
The 2024 State of Health of the Nation Report has provided a detailed analysis of Nigeria’s healthcare sector, revealing notable progress in health insurance coverage, maternal and child health, and workforce development.
The Kwara State Government has organised a two-day orientation and capacity building for members of the Steering Committee of the European Union Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (EU-SARAH).
Health stakeholders have explained the importance of antenatal care in promoting the well-being of pregnant women and their babies.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has pledged ₦670 million to combat malnutrition and enhance maternal and child health services across the state.
The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) says it is targeting over one million children in the first round of the 2024 Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week for various health intervention programmes.
ASHENEWS reports that some United Nations agencies have placed an urgent call for action to address the effects of climate change on maternal and child health.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has attributed poor nutrition in the first 1,000 days of a child can lead to stunted growth.