Health
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Fibroids are public health concern, not punishment for ambition
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, fibroids are looking at you…
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Menstrual Hygiene Should Not Be A Luxury
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 million women and girls in…
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Obstetric fistula affects 500,000 women – UN Women
More than 500,000 women across the world are currently living with obstetric fistula, a preventable and treatable condition that continues to devastate lives, according to UN agencies. The Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous,…
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NAFDAC to Enforce Sachet Alcohol Ban from December 2025
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that the ban on sachet alcohol will be temporarily lifted until December 31, 2025, after which full enforcement will begin. This clarification…