With free screening, vaccinations, and a four-pronged campaign, Lagos aims to become Nigeria’s model state in defeating the silent killer. By Bunmi…
World Breastfeeding Week: Health Writers Urge Nigeria to Build Support Systems for Mothers
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By Damilola Abiola As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2025, the Health Writers’ Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has called on…
…Experts warn of politicized negotiations, call for production cuts, polluter accountability, and stronger media involvement By HeapNews As the world prepares for…
Alarming HIV Rates Among Adolescents Spark Global Call for Tailored Prevention and Testing Efforts
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By Bunmi Yekini A growing number of adolescents and young people are living with HIV globally, with nearly 370,000 new infections recorded…
New UN report reveals uneven progress in fight against hunger; while global food insecurity has slightly improved, millions in Africa and Western…
Famine Now Unfolding in Gaza, IPC Warns: “A Deadly Turning Point” Amid Conflict and Blockades
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By Bunmi Yekini The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has issued a dire warning that the Gaza Strip is now experiencing…
Experts Push for Sustainable Pest Control to Safeguard Nigeria’s Public Health and Food Security
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By HeapNews In a bold step toward rethinking Nigeria’s public health strategy, pest control and environmental health stakeholders gathered in Lagos on…
…Once ravaged by over 223,000 malaria cases, the young Southeast Asian nation celebrates a hard-won public health victory built on community resilience,…
Headfort Foundation Launches “Wellness Behind Bars” Medical Outreach for Female Inmates in Kirikiri
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…Over 200 women benefit from healthcare, hygiene support, and mental health counselling By Bunmi Yekini In a bold move to redefine access…
Burning Aid, Burning Futures: US Set to Destroy $9.7M in Contraceptives Meant for Vulnerable Women
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…Despite global shortages and urgent needs in crisis zones, the US government is moving to incinerate millions worth of life-saving contraceptives, drawing…
