Claim: On September 26, 2024, X user @chude__ posted: “These bras cause breast Cancer?” This question reflects a widespread online video of a doctor stating that wearing bras, especially underwire
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has called out the lack of understanding and consideration for women’s reproductive health in political and religious decision-making, highlighting the disconnect between policy and women’s
The federal government has announced the appointment of Dr. Ayoade Alakija, a globally renowned health advocate, as its ministerial global ambassador for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Ayoade would be critical
To reduce the growing health challenges of pregnant women diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anaemia, the World Health Organization (WHO) has rolled out its first-ever global guideline on the management of
Debunking the cultural belief that labour pain is a punishment for women from God and must be endured, gynaecologists have called for the abolishment of this unfounded medical theory and
Professor Oladipo Ladipo, a renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who also doubled as one of the co-founders of the Association for Reproductive and Family Health, a leading NGO in Nigeria, warned
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned an unregistered batch of the antibacterial drug Tarivid (Ofloxacin 200mg), citing serious safety concerns after circulating in
In commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene Month, HopeForHer, a non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with Ugoeze Ijeoma Nwokoma, donated sanitary pads to 500 girls at Comprehensive Secondary School, Umuokanne, in Ohaji/Egbema Local
Claim: On June 2, 2025, solo_mdofficial posted a tweet on X stating, “Girls today; I want to first be an independent, financially stable woman before I get any kids.’ Meanwhile,
Today, May 28, is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” sounds appealing, right? It’s a comforting slogan. But who are we fooling when an estimated 37
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