Reportr Door

Tag: Women

  • NGO sensitises Enugu women on gender-based violence

    NGO sensitises Enugu women on gender-based violence

    By Agency

    A non-governmental organisation,the South Sahara Social Development Organisation, has sensitised over 200 married women in Amankwo Eke community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State on standing for their rights and against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

    The sensitisation was carried out on Saturday, under the NGO’s Focused project called Sister Guardian Initiative in commemoration of the United Nations annual global campaign called 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the campaign starts from Nov. 25, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to Dec. 10, which is International Human Rights Day.

    The women, who were also introduced to an interest-free credit scheme, were encouraged to work as a team and be their sister’s keeper to kick out Sexual and Gender-Based Violence from their community.

    SSDO’s Gender and Protection Programme Lead, Mrs Blessing Uchendu, said the sensitisation was to correct some ills in the society.

    According to her, the Sister Guardian Initiative is aimed at assisting women suffering abuse to report such cases to appropriate authorities.

    She explained that any rights violation, be it physical, economical, harmful traditional practice or emotional, should be reported for the issue to be handled in the best professional manner by trained SGI executives in their community.

    She said “we are always here training and enlightening women on the need to speak out against SGBV in any form and the need for them to pick up courage to deal with every case of gender abuse.

    “The SGI executives deliver by giving mediation and counseling services, referral to the police or health centres and provision of safe houses, among others.

    “We are also involving men in the fight against GBV to make it a holistic family affair to properly deal with it.”

    She said that the NGO had inaugurated a 10-women executive to champion the fight against SGBV in Amankwo Eke community in Udi LGA.

    “SSDO works with the executives in areas where they encounter difficulty. We do not want maltreatment of women in our communities any longer,” she said.

    On empowerment for the women, SSDO introduced the Jacob’s Well Project to enable those doing something (like petty trade) to have access to soft loans to expand their businesses and contribute to their families’ welfare and wellbeing.

    The Coordinator of the Jacob’s Well Project, Mrs Stella Ani, said that empowering women would make their families financially stable, and help to reduce all forms of abuse against women.

    According to Ani, being financially independent will help women start doing something and also contribute to the family, while their value, worth and respect will increase as well.

    “This will go a long way in reducing financial stress and pressure on the family, which is the remote cause of violence and disagreements at home,” she said.

    The President of Catholic Women’s Organisation of St. Paul Catholic Church, Eke, Mrs Geraldine Uzor, thanked SSDO for the sensitisation and enlightenment.

    Uzor said women in the community had resolved to work together with SSDO to stand up for their rights and stop all forms of intimidation against fellow women.

    “We encourage our women and sisters to speak out and not to die in silence over issues of inhuman treatment they are subjected to, as well as maltreatment by their husbands,” she said.

    A community leader, Elder Slyvester Mgbo, said that the community had tried over the years to abolish cultural practices against women.

    He added that “on the issue of SGBV; they have our support and backing as community leaders and elders.

    “No one will be happy to hear that his daughter married out in any community is being maltreated by her husband,” Mgbo said.

    (NAN)

  • Ogun targets 15,000 pregnant women for free healthcare

    Ogun targets 15,000 pregnant women for free healthcare

    By Sodiq Ojuroungbe

    The Ogun State government says it is targeting 15,000 pregnant women as beneficiaries of its free delivery programme tagged “Ibidero” as part of measures put in place to reduce maternal mortality rate in the state.

    The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker explained that the initiative was a health insurance scheme of the state targeted at vulnerable indigent pregnant women across the 20 local government areas of the state.

    She disclosed this in Abeokuta, the state capital while speaking to newsmen on the new scheme.

    Coker noted that through the programme, the enrolled pregnant women would have access to free maternal health services at their assigned health centres, which will reduce the risk of complications during or after pregnancy.

    She revealed that “Ibidero” was designed to include a conditional cash transfer whereby the pregnant women captured on the programme get a stipend after delivering their babies at their assigned health facility.

    “Each beneficiary would be registered in hospitals within walking distance to their homes.

    “Last year, 3,000 pregnant women benefited from the pilot phase of the programme. As a consequence, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has graciously approved the scale-up of the programme to 15,000 beneficiaries,” she said.

    Coker also revealed that about 300 public and private health facilities at the primary and secondary levels have been enlisted for the programme.

    She said the gesture by the government would contribute to a significant reduction in maternal mortality cases, occasioned by extreme economic vulnerability, in the state.

    She added, “One of the indices by which the overall status of the healthcare system of a country or state is assessed is its maternal mortality rate. According to the WHO, the maternal rate of Nigeria stands at 917 deaths per 100,000 live births, making us the fourth highest globally.

    “It is worth noting that most of these deaths are preventable, but according to reports, only 40% of all births in the country take place in a health facility. The implication of this is that most of our pregnant women are at the mercy of traditional birth attendants, faith homes, etc., during their pregnancy and delivery period. That’s why, I believe, this initiative is quite timely.”

    The commissioner, however, noted that the cash transfer innovation of the programme was conceived as an additional incentive to ensure that the women attend antenatal care regularly and deliver at the assigned hospital.

    She stressed that this would aid the government in reducing morbidity and mortality that might arise as a result of complications.

    She assured that the present administration is committed to providing affordable, qualitative, and accessible healthcare for all.

    Copyright Reportr Door

    All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from Reportr Door.

    Contact: [email protected]

  • Pregnant women with untreated malaria may fall into coma – Experts

    Pregnant women with untreated malaria may fall into coma – Experts

    By Janet Ogundepo

    Malaria infection during pregnancy comes with life-threatening complications and may lead to death of both the mother and her unborn baby if left untreated, physicians have said.

    Besides the risk of abortion, the physicians said pregnant women with malaria also stand the risk of falling into a coma.

    They also said  malaria could kill children when poorly treated, stressing that the risk of death and coma in pregnant women and children was due to their low immunity.

    The experts urged Nigerians especially pregnant women and children to present early in the hospital whenever they noticed malaria symptoms.

    Malaria, according to the World Health Organisation, is a preventable and curable illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.

    Malaria remained a killer disease and a major public health concern. In 2021, the WHO stated that 194,000 deaths were recorded with 69 million cases around the country.

    Reportr Door Healthwise had reported that poverty was the biggest driver of the high prevalence of malaria in Nigeria, also listing ignorance, poor utilisation of insecticide-treated nets and anti-malarial drug resistance as responsible for the high share of global malaria in Africa.

    Speaking with Reportr Door Healthwise, a professor of Biochemical Pharmacology at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Olusegun Ademowo, stated that leaving pregnant women and children with symptoms of malaria without treatment could lead to death and coma.

    Professor Olusegun Ademowo

    He explained that the risk of death and coma in pregnant women and children was due to their low immunity.

    Ademowo also stated that the fatality of untreated malaria in persons from non-endemic areas was different from those from endemic areas.

    Endemic areas mean that a particular disease is constantly present in a particular area or region. Nigeria is one of the malaria-endemic countries because it is located in one of the three eco-epidemiological zones of malaria; Afrotropical, Oriental and Palaeartctic.

    The don said, “The difference is that the person coming from a non-endemic environment is non-immune because such a person has not been exposed to malaria before. So, the body’s immune system would not be able to fight it and this can easily lead to pathological effects that could lead to a lot of complications and a fatal end.

    “For those in the endemic environment, if the malaria is not treated, they have some immunity which develops as one advance in age. This means that children, especially those under the age of five are less immune than adults. The severity is more among children than adults because adults already have developed immune systems but not 100 per cent.”

    He further noted that untreated malaria in pregnant women, due to low immunity at this stage, could lead to abortion and or death of both the foetus and mother.

    Ademowo reiterated that untreated malaria in general was dangerous and could lead to a fatal end.

    “Looking at the different categories of malaria, we have uncomplicated malaria which comes with the regular symptoms of malaria and we call symptomatic, uncomplicated malaria.

    “But we also have complicated malaria, which is the one we call severe malaria. It is clinically complicated because the person has all the symptoms, in children; they can have cerebral malaria if untreated. If one has untreated malaria, it could progress to a fatal end,” he said.

    Ademowo, a researcher on malaria pathogenesis and molecular resistance, also noted that individuals could test positive for malaria but not show any symptoms of the disease.

    He referred to such as, “Asymptomatic malaria are those who have malaria parasite in their system but are not manifesting the symptom but a malaria test on 20-50 per cent of them would show that they are positive.”

    The researcher on the pathogenesis of infectious diseases with a focus on malaria, helminth and HIV, stated that there were controversies on whether individuals with asymptomatic malaria should be treated or not since they did not manifest the symptoms.

    Ademowo however noted that in some cases, if the person was not treated, the body’s immune system could fight against and eliminate the parasite but emphasised that this could only happen in some adults.

    The don emphasised that children who tested positive for malaria without manifesting the symptoms must be treated.

    He posited that individuals found to have tested positive for malaria, whether or not they manifested the symptoms, should be treated.

    On the consequences of untreated malaria, the Head of Drug and Genetic Research Unit the Institute of Advanced Medical Research and Training, stated that it could affect any organ in the body and manifest clinically in unsuspecting forms.

    He added that untreated malaria could affect the liver, kidney, intestine, and gastrointestinal system, and could cause a rise in the blood sugar levels and a drop in the blood level.

    Professor Sulayman Balogun

    On his part, a professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Sulayman Balogun, stated that malaria was curable but if untreated the “malaria parasites freely multiply in the blood and may reach the life-threatening level (parasitaemia) with the risk of affecting vital organs including the brain.”

    The researcher on Anti-malaria Burden and Efficacy listed the complications of untreated malaria to include cerebral malaria, kidney failure, liver failure, severe anaemia, shock and even death.

    Balogun also said, “All vital organs are at risk due to severe haemolysis and lodging of malaria parasites in small blood vessels (capillaries) that supply blood to tissues and organs. A sudden drop in blood pressure can result from shock, one of the complications of untreated malaria.”

    Copyright Reportr Door

    All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from Reportr Door.

    Contact: [email protected]

  • Older women not less s3xually active – Joke Silva

    Veteran actress, Ajoke Silva has disagreed with the notion that older women are not as s3xually active as their younger colleagues.  Speaking in the latest episode of the Africa Magic…

    The post Older women not less s3xually active – Joke Silva appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

  • Stop consuming concoctions to lose weight, nutritionist tells women

    Stop consuming concoctions to lose weight, nutritionist tells women

    By Angela Onwuzoo

    The President, Federation of African Nutrition Societies, Professor Ngozi Nnam, has said  people especially women who want to lose weight should stop consuming concoctions, warning that they could be injurious to health.

    According to her, people that want to slim down should simply exercise and consume plant based foods.

    Nnam, a professor of Community and Public Health Nutrition at the University of Nigeria, said there are too many concoctions sold in the market with false claims that they could help people to lose weight.

    The nutritionist told Reportr Door HealthWise during an interview that it is risky for people to consume concoctions to lose weight, stressing that the composition of these concoctions are unknown.

    She said, “There are too many concoctions women carry about and sell in bottles. I don’t advise anybody to buy these concoctions because their production did not follow standard procedures from what we are seeing.

    “People should avoid these concoctions, consuming them is risky. You don’t even know the composition.

    ‘People should exercise and consume more plant based foods. Plant foods help people to lose weight.”

    Experts  believe  that exercise and diet management are the keys to weight loss.

    The professor attributed less consumption of fruits and vegetables and poor involvement in physical activities as factors fuelling the increase in obesity and the burden of non-communicable diseases.

    “We tend to eat more fatty foods. We eat too much meat with fats without adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables. That is why you see obesity on the increase.

    “Obesity is the risk factor for most of the non-communicable diseases that are ravaging the world today like diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and hypertension.”

    She noted that  people who want  to become slimmer should be involved in exercise such as jogging, brisk walking, stressing that brisk walk helps to shed accumulated fat .

    According to her, engaging in physical activities is at no cost.

    The nutritionist said she is not in support of the consumption of slimming tea for weight reduction.
    “I don’t know what it contains”, she added.

    The United States Food and Drug Administration  does not recognise any slimming tea as being effective, according to Medical News Today.

    The FDA indicates that users report symptoms similar to those seen in people with laxative abuse disorder, which include: cramping, nausea, diarrhoea, aggravate constipation, dependency, weakened colon, reduced potassium levels, which the agency notes  is dangerous for people with heart problems.

    The agency warns against the use of most dietary supplements, including slimming teas, mainly due to a lack of reliable studies and evidence of their safety or effectiveness.

    Nnam said there is a need for a lot of nutrition education to enlighten people on proper dietary habits and also sensitise them about the risk of not engaging in regular physical activities.

    The American Heart Association  says science has linked being inactive and sitting too much with higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colon and lung cancers, and early death.

    “It’s clear that being more active benefits everyone and helps us live longer, healthier lives.

    “Being active lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, dementia and Alzheimer’s, several types of cancer, and some complications of pregnancy.

    ” Exercise  brings about better sleep, including improvements in insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea, improves cognition, including memory, attention and processing speed ‘, the association said.

    The World Health Organisation says physical activity has significant health benefits for hearts, bodies and minds.

    WHO notes that physical activity contributes to preventing and managing noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes.

    The UN health agency, however, said, “Globally, one  in four adults do not meet the global recommended levels of physical activity.

    “Up to five million deaths a year could be averted if the global population was more active.”

    Copyright Reportr Door

    All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from Reportr Door.

    Contact: [email protected]

  • Flourish Africa raises seed grant to N3m as 100 women entrepreneurs qualify for business support

    In keeping with its mandate, Flourish Africa, the non-governmental organisation founded by Africa’s foremost businesswoman and philanthropist, Apostle Folorunso Alakija, has once again taken strides in uplifting female entrepreneurs. Through…

    The post Flourish Africa raises seed grant to N3m as 100 women entrepreneurs qualify for business support appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

  • Claim HPV vaccine causes infertility in women false – Public health expert

    Claim HPV vaccine causes infertility in women false – Public health expert

    Public health specialist and the Head of the Human Papillomavirus Programme at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr Emily Kobayashi, talks to LARA ADEJORO about the safety and efficacy of the human papillomavirus vaccine

    Can you provide an overview of the human papillomavirus and the diseases it can cause?

    Human papillomavirus is the name of a very common group of viruses and they have been associated with several different illnesses, including genital warts as well as cancers, including cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, penile, and throat cancers.

    How does cervical cancer impact Nigerian women?

    Cervical cancer is the cancer of the cervix. It tends to affect women aged 35 to 55. It is a very painful and difficult cancer. HPV infects cells in the cervix, which is the lower part of the womb, and changes the way that they communicate with each other and the way they replicate; in some people the infected cells multiply in an uncontrolled manner, leading to cancer. To be effectively treated, it requires a combination of medications, treatment with radiotherapy, and surgery, and it is often fatal. It is estimated that 8,000 Nigerian women die yearly and it is the second most common cancer in women in Nigeria. It is a very common cancer; it is a horrible condition. I am inspired by the survival of cervical cancer in Nigerian women who share their stories and their struggles and we have to prevent this illness. With the HPV vaccine becoming available, everybody has the opportunity to prevent this illness in the future.

    What is the significance of the HPV vaccine in preventing HPV-related diseases?

    The HPV vaccine has been shown to be 90 per cent effective in preventing cervical cancer, and this also has a herd immunity effect, which means that even people who have not been vaccinated can be protected by the fact that others have been vaccinated. In countries that have introduced the HPV vaccine, what they have seen is that for the girls and boys who have received the vaccine, the rate of HPV has gone down to definitely 90 per cent or more, and what they have also seen is that the rate of HPV in people of the same age who did not receive the vaccine has gone down by 60 per cent or 70 per cent; that is the protective effect of herd immunity.

    How does the HPV vaccine protect against HPV?

    The HPV vaccine works by stimulating the body’s immune system to produce antibodies against the HPV. So when a person receives the vaccine, the person’s immune system identifies the viral proteins in the vaccine and produces a response that protects against HPV infections.

    How has the public perception of the HPV vaccine evolved over the years, and what are the key factors influencing its acceptance and use?

    The important thing to understand is that the HPV vaccine is widely used around the world. It was introduced in 2006, and over 125 countries have adopted it and delivered it routinely in the health systems, and over time, there have been different rumours, myths, and misconceptions that have been associated with the vaccine, but the evidence that we have is that the vaccine is safe, it is effective and it is preventing HPV, and associated illnesses.

    What age groups are recommended for receiving the HPV vaccine, and why is the timing of vaccination important?

    Evidence has shown us that the vaccine is most effective when it is delivered before sexual initiation and before exposure to the HPV. So, the age group that is recommended is nine to 14 and the focus is on girls because of the protective effect against cervical cancer, which is a very common cancer. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Nigerian women and the second most common cancer death among women between 15 and 44 years of age.

    Are you also considering targeting those above the age of 14, especially those who cannot afford it?

    The nine-to-14 age range is recommended by the World Health Organisation, so that is what Gavi supports. Governments in other places have chosen to vaccinate a wider age range depending on their situations and the government of Nigeria is focusing on this high-impact group. People of older ages are also eligible to receive the vaccine if they would like to access it through the private sector, but right now we are focusing on the girls aged nine to 14 because of the WHO recommendation.

    Nigeria approved the Gardasil vaccine. Can you explain the differences among the various HPV vaccines available?

    The WHO has prequalified three vaccines: the Gardasil, the Cervarix, and the Cecolin. The three vaccines are of high quality and protect against the types of HPV that cause cervical cancer. The Gardasil vaccine is produced by Merck, and it covers four types of HPV – two types of HPV that are associated with genital warts, and two types of HPV that are associated with cervical cancer.

    How effective is the single dose of the vaccine approved by the Federal Government for the girls against HPV?

    In 2022, the WHO convened its Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation and they reviewed some clinical studies, and what they found from the studies is very strong evidence that a single-dose vaccine confers over 95 per cent of protection. With this evidence, they said countries can choose either a single or two-dose regimen and be assured of the protection of girls who receive the single dose.

    Was the vaccine provided to Nigeria for free or was it subsidised?

    The vaccine is partially co-financed by the government of Nigeria and it is based on Gavi’s funding guidelines and policies, so the government of Nigeria when they applied to Gavi for support, they accepted to pay their portion of co-financing the vaccine. Gavi has been a long-standing partner of Nigeria having worked together for over 20 years to improve access to vaccines for millions of the most vulnerable children. We have made tremendous progress together, and we are happy with the progress and achievements. The partnership has fostered significant progress towards increasing immunisation coverage, reducing the number of zero-dose children, and working towards a sustainable immunisation programme in Nigeria.

    What are the most common misconceptions, myths, or concerns that people have about the HPV vaccine, and how can healthcare providers address them?

    All healthcare providers can give a fact about the vaccine. The vaccine has been used for a long time; it is safe, effective, and protects people against cervical cancer. The vaccine has been in use since 2006. Every country has a modeling system to pick up any ill effect from the vaccine, and looking at data for almost two decades from the HPV vaccine, there has been no sign of any kind of serious adverse events associated with this vaccine, and that data is reviewed by the WHO, independent experts and it is assessed by national health authorities around the world. So, if there was a serious effect associated with the vaccine, by now, we would know. There is misinformation out there; there are people who are making claims but those claims are not based on science. The claim that the vaccine causes infertility in women is not true; no data or evidence suggests that any vaccine causes infertility in women or reproductive problems. The vaccine has been given to more than 270 million people worldwide since 2006, and scientists have continuously monitored the vaccine roll-outs.

    Are there any side effects associated with taking the vaccine and how concerned should people get if the side effects occur?

    The side effects that are known to be associated with the injection are pain in the injection site, swelling, or a small fever and we do not see a large number of these effects. The vaccination team travels with the vaccine kit so they are prepared to respond if there is any reaction.

    Have there been no adverse effects recorded so far?

    I cannot say there is no adverse effect but what the systems do is that they look over time to see if there is any signal from the data we get that the vaccine is causing higher rates of effects than we expect, one thing we understand is that if something happens after you receive a vaccine, it is called an adverse effect. For example, you could get the vaccine, and you walk on the street and you are hit by a car, and you break your leg, we call that an adverse effect following the immunisation because in time, it followed the immunisation. So, we have to record those incidents and see if it is causing broken legs or not. This is in the public health picture to see if the vaccine routinely causes problems or effects that are concerning.

    There are areas in the country that are hard to reach because of insecurity concerns. How do you intend to access them?

    In each state associated with the launch of this vaccine, they are making their plans about how they are going to reach different communities with the vaccine. So, if they have insecure areas in that state, they will make plans about how to reach them and make sure that the vaccine team is safe and how to communicate with the community on how they can help them to accept the vaccine.

    Are there any emerging trends or developments in HPV vaccination, such as new formulations, recommendations, or potential changes in the vaccine schedule?

    The biggest one was the recommendation we got in 2022 on the single-dose vaccination.

    How does the HPV vaccine impact public health, including the reduction of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases?

    In 2019, the WHO established the Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative, and the initiative has three pillars. The first pillar is vaccination, the second is screening, and the third is treatment. They developed a model to see what it would take to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat. So, they said we need 90 per cent coverage of the HPV vaccine to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat.

    What strategies or programmes are in place to increase awareness and access to the HPV vaccine, especially among underserved populations?

    The state-based committees that have been planning for the launch of the vaccine have been working closely with organisations, and those organisations have been educating (people) in their communities, creating jingles in local languages, they have been doing brochures, going on school visits, and educating town criers, and doing their arrays of activities based on their community needs and possible interventions on social media, and addressing misconception and misinformation as they come up.

    Can you share insights on the role of healthcare providers in promoting and administering the HPV vaccine to patients?

    The vaccination is only done by trained and certified healthcare providers. They should educate Nigerians about the importance of the vaccine, and potential side effects and plan the team to do the vaccination. Planning is a very crucial role.

    How do you see the future of the vaccination and what challenges or opportunities lie ahead in achieving higher vaccination rates?

    This is a long-term commitment. It is not something we do in a year and solve the cervical cancer problem. Every year, we have to think about nine-year-old girls and vaccinate them. Part of what that means is that health facilities need to go to schools because that is where we find most of our nine-year-old girls and in delivering the vaccine, it is possible that they can deliver other health interventions like nutrition, deworming, and screening for health conditions. I think that is what we may see in the future. As the HPV vaccine is delivered, other health interventions can also reach the children based on what they need at their age.

    What research is currently underway regarding the HPV vaccine, and what potential breakthroughs or advancements can we anticipate in this field?

    There is research about how best to deliver the vaccine and create uptake and there is research on future versions of the vaccine. There is some research to understand the role of the vaccine in protecting people living with HIV because those people have higher rates of cancer, including cervical cancer. One thing about HPV is that the more we learn, the more we see the impact of the vaccine and how it is protecting against other types of cancers. So, it is exciting to learn as we do more research.

    What advice would you give to parents or guardians who are considering the HPV vaccine for their children and to those who have concerns about the vaccine?

    The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, shared that all four of his daughters have been vaccinated against HPV. So, many parents in Nigeria are eager for the vaccine and have chosen to get the vaccine so they are confident to say it is the right choice to make for their children. Every parent chooses their family, and this is a very strong choice and opportunity to take a few seconds to protect your daughter’s life and the woman that she will become.

    Copyright Reportr Door

    All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from Reportr Door.

    Contact: [email protected]

  • Tobi Akinrinmade: I would love to see more women who code

    Tobi Akinrinmade is a front-end developer and marketing expert. He is passionate about helping businesses enhance their digital presence leading to a competitive advantage. In this interview with Yetunde Oladeinde,…

    The post Tobi Akinrinmade: I would love to see more women who code appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

  • FCTA to enrol pregnant women in health insurance scheme

    FCTA to enrol pregnant women in health insurance scheme

    The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, said the FCT Administration is determined to initiate a special health insurance enrollment programme for vulnerable pregnant women in the FCT to reduce the maternal mortality rate.

    Dr Fasawe made this known during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the Primary Health Care Centre, Wassa in Abuja Municipal Area Council to access the facility, the quality of care rendered as well as the scope of operations in tandem with standard healthcare guidelines.

    According to her, every resident of the FCT is entitled to health care services regardless of their socioeconomic status.

    “In recognition of the importance of proper healthcare during pregnancy and the right of every pregnant woman to essential healthcare services without financial barriers, the secretariat has taken the bold step to initiate a special enrolment process for women facing economic hardship to receive vital care deserved.

    “The insurance process would cover a range of services, including prenatal care, delivery, postnatal care, and other necessary medical attention that would drastically reduce maternal and infant mortality rate,” Fasawe revealed.

    She noted that the government is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people through innovative healthcare interventions and community outreach programmes.

    Meanwhile, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has directed the secretariat to embark on advocacy and sensitisation programmes to enlighten the people on how and where to access healthcare services at affordable rates within the FCT.

    The latest report by the World Health Organisation showed that Nigeria accounts for the second-highest number of maternal and child deaths globally.

    The report titled: ‘Improving maternal and newborn health and survival and reducing stillbirth: Progress Report 2023,’ revealed that Nigeria is only behind India.

    According to the report, 788 women and children died ‘per thousand’ in India and 540 women and children ‘per thousand’ died in Nigeria in 2020.

    Also, India accounted for 17 per cent of global maternal, and neonatal deaths and stillbirths, while Nigeria accounts for 12 per cent

  • Maternal death: FCTA enrolls pregnant women in health insurance

    Maternal death: FCTA enrolls pregnant women in health insurance

    By Lara Adejoro, Abuja

    The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe said the FCT Administration is determined to initiate a special health insurance enrollment programme for vulnerable pregnant women in the FCT to reduce the maternal mortality rate.

    Dr Fasawe made this known during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the Primary Health Care Centre, Wassa in Abuja Municipal Area Council to assess the facility, the quality of care rendered as well as the scope of operations in tandem with standard healthcare guidelines.

    According to her, every resident of the FCT is entitled to health care services regardless of their socio-economic status.

    “In recognition of the importance of proper healthcare during pregnancy and the right of every pregnant woman to essential healthcare services without financial barriers, the secretariat has taken the bold step to initiate a special enrolment process for women facing economic hardship so as to receive vital care deserved.

    “The insurance process would cover a range of services, including prenatal care, delivery, postnatal care, and other necessary medical attention that would drastically reduce maternal and infant mortality rate,” Fasawe revealed.

    She noted that the government is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people through innovative healthcare interventions and community outreach programmes.

    Meanwhile, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has directed the secretariat to embark on advocacy and sensitisation programmes to enlighten the people on how and where to access healthcare services at affordable rates within the FCT.

    A latest report by the World Health Organisation showed that Nigeria accounts for the second-highest number of maternal and child deaths globally.

    The report titled: ‘Improving maternal and newborn health and survival and reducing stillbirth: Progress Report 2023,’ revealed that Nigeria is only behind India.

    According to the report, 788 women and children died ‘per thousand’ in India and 540 women and children ‘per thousand’ died in Nigeria in 2020.

    Also, India accounted for 17 per cent of global maternal, and neonatal deaths and stillbirths, while Nigeria accounts for 12 per cent.

    Copyright Reportr Door

    All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from Reportr Door.

    Contact: [email protected]