5 d. ago Abia to recruit 771 health workers, frowns at pregnant women patronizing traditional birth centres

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti said he has approved the recruitment of 771 health professionals including doctors among other health experts to enhance medical services in the Primary Health Centers in the state. This is even as the State Government has frowned at the altitude of some pregnant women who […] The post Abia to recruit 771 health workers, frowns at pregnant women patronizing traditional birth centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Delta Health Workers Extort Money From Pregnant Women, Children

The Delta State government has dismissed several workers and demoted some for extorting money from pregnant women and children under five years, despite the state’s free healthcare policy for these groups. Commissioner for health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this yesterday at Ashaka, Ndokwa East local government area, during the flag-off of the Maternal and Neonatal […]

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5 d. ago Delta Govt. Sacks, Demotes Health Workers For Extorting Children, Pregnant Women

The Delta State Government has dismissed and demoted several health workers found guilty of extorting money from pregnant women and children under the age of five for drugs, despite the state’s free healthcare policy. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, made this disclosure on Saturday during the flag-off of the Maternal And Neonatal Mortality […] The post Delta Govt. Sacks, Demotes Health Workers For Extorting Children, Pregnant Women appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago ‘Use Of Paracetamol By Pregnant Women Does Not Cause Autism’, WHO Tackles Trump

The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, stressed that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence establishing a link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the use of acetaminophen, commonly known as paracetamol, during pregnancy. In a statement on its website, the global health body noted that nearly 62 million people worldwide, about one in […]

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1 week ago WHO Counters Trump, Says No Link Between Tylenol, Vaccines And Autism

President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that pregnant women should "tough it out" and avoid Tylenol due to an unproven link to autism. The post WHO Counters Trump, Says No Link Between Tylenol, Vaccines And Autism appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Medical Experts Push Back As Trump Links Paracetamol To Autism

United States President Donald Trump has drawn backlash from health experts after making an unproven claim that Tylenol, a common pain reliever, could be linked to autism when taken during pregnancy. Speaking in the Oval Office on Monday, Trump said doctors in the US would soon be advised against prescribing the drug to pregnant women. […]

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1 week ago Trump’s govt warns pregnant women against Tylenol use, medical experts disagree

Tribune Online Trump’s govt warns pregnant women against Tylenol use, medical experts disagree “They are strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary,” Trump said. Trump’s govt warns pregnant women against Tylenol use, medical experts disagree Tribune Online

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1 week ago Experts, Traditional Rulers Decry Rising Maternal Mortality In Bauchi

Health experts in Bauchi State have raised fresh concerns over rising maternal mortality, urging intensified efforts to promote antenatal care attendance among pregnant women as a key step toward safeguarding the lives of mothers and children. They made the call during the quarterly meeting of the Community Advisory Board (CAB) organised by the Child Health […]

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3 w. ago Ignorance, lack of adequate antenatal information responsible for high pregnancy

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A University Don and the Chief Librarian of Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Sarah Dauda Yani has identified cultural beliefs, ignorance and lack of adequate and prompt antenatal information to pregnant women as some of the key factors responsible for high pregnancy-related deaths  in Nigeria. Prof. Sarah Yani made this disclosure Wednesday […] The post Ignorance, lack of adequate antenatal information responsible for high pregnancy-related deaths in Nigeria — Varsity Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kwara targets 831,554 children, 207,885 pregnant women in medical outreach

The Kwara State Government, with support from development partners, has flagged off the 2025 Integrated Health Outreach (I-HOP) to expand read more Kwara targets 831,554 children, 207,885 pregnant women in medical outreach

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3 w. ago Bauchi govt reiterates commitment to quality healthcare delivery

Tribune Online Bauchi govt reiterates commitment to quality healthcare delivery Bauchi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free antenatal care and drugs for pregnant women and children under the age of Bauchi govt reiterates commitment to quality healthcare delivery Tribune Online

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4 w. ago MRH Collective records 99.9% maternal survival rate with ‘Iyaloju Initiative’

By Chinelo Obogo Maternal and Reproductive Health Research Collective (MRH Collective),  a non-profit organisation focusing on improving maternal and reproductive health outcomes for women and girls, particularly in low-income and marginalised communities, has said its Iyaloju Initiative recorded a 99.9 percent survival rate among 8,000 pregnant women registered in the programme. This was revealed during […] The post MRH Collective records 99.9% maternal survival rate with ‘Iyaloju Initiative’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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