Browsing: Maternal and Child Health

While rare, breast cancer can and does occur in men. The lack of awareness often leads to late diagnoses, making education crucial for all genders.

The experts lamented poor attitude to medical and health records keeping, noting that evaluation of the effectiveness or otherwise of policies and interventions has been hampered by poor record-keeping attitude, demanding change in attitude by the concerned authorities.

Sickle Cell Disorder remains a significant public health challenge globally, affecting nearly 100 million people and accounting for over 50% of deaths among those with the most severe form of the disease.

Many mothers these days are giving birth at older ages. The older a woman is when giving birth, the higher the chances of congenital abnormalities in their children. When women give birth at 35, 40, and above, the likelihood of these abnormalities increases significantly.

There are many steps a woman can take to lower her chances of having a miscarriage, this includes staying healthy before deciding to become pregnant. That’s because a woman may not know she is pregnant in the first few weeks, which can be crucial for the health and development of the baby.

The global gender health gap remains a pressing issue, with millions of women around the world still struggling to access the healthcare they need. Maternal mortality rates, access to reproductive health services, health insurance coverage, and healthcare spending on women-specific conditions all point to systemic inequalities that must be addressed.

The NCDC reported that between 2019 and 2023, there were typically 500-1,500 cases of meningitis annually during peak seasons, with a mortality rate ranging from 5-10% depending on the strain and access to timely medical intervention.

A report by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has revealed that fortifying bouillon cubes with iron, folic acid, zinc,…

A medical doctor and health influencer, Dr Olusina Mike, has listed top 10 destroyers of the kidney. The health influencer,…

A breast density notice statement must be included in patient mammography result summaries  according to a final rule released by…