40 h. ago Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa

Tribune Online Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa STAKEHOLDERS said there is a silent epidemic of antimicrobial resistance and urged immediate, coordinated action to prevent a major public health disaster. They said the growing global concern of antimicrobial resistance contributes to about 24 deaths per 1,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa, and the situation is being made worse in the continent by how easily […] Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Delay in immunisation funding worsening child mortality – Magaji

Tribune Online Delay in immunisation funding worsening child mortality – Magaji The Chairman of the House Representative Committee on Health Institutions, Hon. Amos Magaji, has expressed concern over the delay in releasing funds for immunisation in Nigeria. Magaji, while interacting with the Nigerian Tribune at his National Assembly complex office, noted that the country is facing a critical situation where children are dying due to preventable […] Delay in immunisation funding worsening child mortality – Magaji Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Obasanjo leadership institute flags off training for school principals

Tribune Online Obasanjo leadership institute flags off training for school principals He noted that children spend more time in their care than in the care of their parents and, hence, principals and teachers are a powerful force in shaping the lives of children in desired directions. Obasanjo leadership institute flags off training for school principals Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Sleepless Nights, Digital Overload: How Devices Are Harming Children’s Health

In today’s Nigeria, children are growing up in a world dominated by digital devices. From early morning cartoons to late night YouTube binges and endless social media scrolling, screens have become constant companions for many young ones. While technology offers educational and entertainment benefits, it has also quietly introduced new health concerns  from disrupted sleep […]

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4 w. ago Financial stress, health concerns among reasons young men, women aren’t having desired number of children — UNFPA

Tribune Online Financial stress, health concerns among reasons young men, women aren’t having desired number of children — UNFPA Financial stress, health concerns, backlash against women’s rights, global conflicts, and climate change have been identified as key reasons why many young men and women today are not having the number of children they would like, according to the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) latest ‘State of World Population’ report. This was revealed by the […] Financial stress, health concerns among reasons young men, women aren’t having desired number of children — UNFPA Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Financial, Health, Climate Fears Making People To Have Fewer Children – UNFPA

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has asserted that financial pressure, health concerns, gender rights backlash, global conflicts, and climate change fears are preventing young people from having the number of children they desire. According to the UNFPA latest “State of World Population Report,” a global survey of over 14,000 people revealed that one in five […]

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4 w. ago We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor

Tribune Online We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor THE Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has expressed concerns about the increasing prevalence of mental health issues, particularly among students in Nigerian universities. He stated that this served as a reminder that university health services needed to gradually incorporate more specialized treatments while also expanding their offerings beyond curative care […] We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor Tribune Online

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