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Oyo, UNICEF promote positive parenting to protect children - Healthwise
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (763+ words) The Oyo State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund and Value Female Network Africa, has commenced the Gender Transformative Positive Parenting Programme 1.0. The programme began with a two-day training for community facilitators held on September 2 and 3, 2026, in…...
Poor diet during pregnancy may restrict baby growth, say gynaecologists
2+ week, 6+ day ago (984+ words) Maternal health experts have stressed the importance of healthy diets during pregnancy, warning that poor nutrition and malnutrition can restrict foetal growth and increase the risk of low birth weight, premature birth and, in severe cases, foetal death. The gynaecologists…...
Inside Lagos communities where poverty steals children’s futures
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1614+ words) Children in Ijora-Badia and Ago-Egun communities in Lagos are growing up amid displacement, poverty and unhealthy living conditions, with many lacking access to shelter, clean water, sanitation, healthcare and adequate nutrition. IYANUOLUWA ABIOLA reports Five-year-old Darasimi should be spending his…...
Foundation sensitises students on respiratory health
3+ week, 4+ day ago (537+ words) The Breathe Life Foundation has sensitised students on respiratory health and the common triggers of respiratory diseases, stressing the importance of prevention in protecting lung health. The foundation noted that exposure to dust, smoke, air pollution, tobacco smoke, allergens, and…...
Breastfeeding can prevent 400,000 infant deaths yearly — UN agencies
1+ mon, 16+ hour ago (387+ words) The United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation have disclosed that breastfeeding could prevent almost 400,000 child deaths and around 140,000 maternal deaths yearly. The bodies explained that scaling up breastfeeding across the globe has significant returns. They urged countries…...
Don’t interrupt babies’ sleep without medical reason, paediatricians tell parents
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Paediatricians list danger signs parents shouldn’t ignore in newborns
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (512+ words) Paediatricians have urged parents not to ignore signs such as breathing difficulties, convulsions, abnormal skin colour, or extreme coldness in newborns, warning that delayed treatment could be fatal. They urged parents to promptly seek medical attention whenever they notice such…...
Why parents should deworm children regularly — Paediatricians
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (730+ words) Paediatricians have advised parents to deworm their children regularly, warning that failure to deworm children can impair growth, nutrition, and overall development. The child health specialists explained that children are particularly vulnerable to worm infestations because of frequent contact with…...
Lagos links domestic violence, delinquency to weak parenting
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (561+ words) The Lagos State Government has called on parents and caregivers to adopt intentional and positive parenting practices to curb rising social problems, warning that many cases of domestic violence, substance abuse, bullying and juvenile delinquency originate from poor family relationships....
Prioritise skin health over toning, dermatologists tell Nigerians
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (516+ words) Dermatologists have urged Nigerians to prioritise healthy skin over skin toning, warning that the growing pursuit of lighter complexions is exposing many people to avoidable skin damage. The skin specialists under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Dermatologists explained…...