Health
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: What every woman should know
Summary: Every January, during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the focus is on educating women aged 25 to 69 about the risks of cervical cancer and the importance of early detection. Regular screening, HPV vaccination, and…
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“I watched my mates grow while my life paused,” Sickle Cell Survivor
Summary: Zainab, 27, shares an account of growing up with sickle cell disease after her AS parents married despite knowing the risks, detailing a life shaped by hospitals, loss, stigma, and fragile hope. Her story…
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NFM Hosts X Space on Endometriosis, Spotlighting Diagnosis Gaps and Paths to Care
Summary: NFM hosted an X Space on January 23, 2026, featuring over 150 listeners across three countries to raise awareness of endometriosis in Nigeria, focusing on its symptoms, impact, and the stigma surrounding the condition.…
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Family Demands Justice for Aishatu after Death From Surgical Negligence
Summary: Aishatu Umar, a mother of five from Kano, died on January 11, 2026, after surgeons allegedly left a pair of scissors inside her abdomen during a September operation at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre.…
