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Monday, 26 September 2016 - 2:11am

Heavy bleeding weeks after menses indicates health problems — Gynecologist

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An Abuja-based Gynecologist, Dr Adaora Ukoh, said heavy bleeding after menstruation could be an indication of underlying health problems.

Monday, 26 September 2016 - 1:44am

Once Opposed To Maternal Health, Islamic Scholars Become Champions

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He's a Harvard-trained lawyer who lives in Nigeria, where maternal and child health are major concerns. According to UNICEF, 1 in 13 Nigerian women die while pregnant or while giving birth.

Thursday, 22 September 2016 - 1:38am

NIFT tasks FG on $181m immunisation fund

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THE Federal government has been tasked to return Nigeria on track towards winning the war against polio by meeting its $181 million immunisation funding requirement for 2017/ 2018.

Thursday, 22 September 2016 - 1:23am

HIV positive mothers can breastfeed exclusively without transmitting infection

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Dr Abimbola Williams, the Head of Health, Save the Children Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), said mothers living with HIV could breastfeed exclusively without transmitting the virus to the baby.