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#Ihaveavoicetoo – International day for elimination of violence against women

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Globally, one in three women has experienced physical violence, one out of five exposed to sexual violence and eight in ten harassed on the street. Violence against women has been recognised by the World Health Organisation (be it sexual, physical or psychological) as a major public health issue and should be seen as violation of […]

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Important reasons to vaccinate your child

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The goal of public health is to prevent disease. It’s much easier and more cost-effective to prevent a disease than to treat it. child vaccination is the most effective public health intervention. The primary benefit of vaccination is that it prevents disease and confers immunity. Vaccination protects the people we care about; it is cost-effective and saves

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NPC Ghana proposing “3 children per couple’’ policy

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NPC Ghana proposing “3 children per couple’’ policy Maternal mortality increases with higher birth rate, and when it is properly controlled it can reduce stunted growth among children. This is the reason why the National Population Council (NPC) Ghana is pushing for the enforcement of a policy that will enjoin couples to give birth to

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child neglect

The undisclosed truth about child abuse and neglect in Nigeria

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The undisclosed truth about child abuse and neglect in Nigeria ”Every child deserves a better life” In practice, children are at risk of multiple violations of their rights, including violence, trafficking, exploitative labour, child marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Over 17.5 million children can be categorized as orphaned and vulnerable. Large numbers of children,

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Surge in child abuse and neglect

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It is time to break the silence around child abuse and neglect in our respective communities. An estimated 1 in 4 children experience some form of child abuse or neglect in their lifetimes. This type of unimaginable trauma contributes to depression, problems at school, violence, diabetes, obesity, substance abuse, and suicide. To significantly reduce child abuse or

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Illegal immigration and its related health issues

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Illegal immigration and its related health issues  The health problems of refugees and migrants are similar to those of the rest of the population, although some groups may have a higher prevalence. The most frequent health problems of newly arrived refugees and migrants include accidental injuries, hypothermia, burns, gastrointestinal illnesses, cardiovascular events, pregnancy- and delivery-related

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Early marriage should be consider a major public health issue- study

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Early marriage should be consider a major public health issue- study Those marrying early may be more susceptible to domestic violence, poor mental health, and malnutrition. They are also more likely to have limited access to contraception and healthcare. These negative effects may then impact their children, with daughters potentially also marrying young. A research done

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Air pollution contributes to more infant death in Africa

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Air pollution contributes to more infant death  in Africa- study Modest reductions in air pollution can prevent the deaths of tens of thousands of infants in sub-Saharan Africa each year, according to a new scientific study that investigated the link between breathable air pollutants and premature deaths in 30 countries across the continent. Although few

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False myths and misconceptions about female genital mutilation

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False myths and misconception about female genital mutilation Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been subjected to a considerable argument as it is deeply rooted in religious, cultural and historical tradition. It is defined by the World Health Organization as a procedure that involves the total or partial removal of female external genitalia for religious, cultural

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Benefits of breastfeeding

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Why mothers should breastfeed their babies A mother’s breast milk is the most nutritious food for babies under six months old, providing antibodies that build the immune system and protect against viruses and other pathogens — a benefit that baby formulas have yet to replicate. By implementing universal breastfeeding, 800,000 child deaths a year would be averted. Considering

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The need for an effective family planning in Nigeria

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The need for an effective family planning in Nigeria Nigerians have been charged by health experts to embrace workable family planning methods that would reduce poverty, ensure social protection and healthcare, as well as the successful implementation of government’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the light of this, it is important that the Nigeria Population

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Kenya target over 2 million children in polio immunization campaign

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The Kenyan government has launched a polio immunization campaign that seeks to reach at least 2,416,750 children under 5 years of age in 11 counties across the country. Lamu County Health Department Chief Health Officer Said Bwanamkuu said the exercise began on Tuesday July 10 and will end on Sunday, July 16. Apart from the

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Shocking Implications of Child Malnutrition: celebrating Nigerian Children

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Proper nutrition is essential during childhood to ensure proper organ function, healthy growth, strong immune system, cognitive and neurological developments (World Health Organization, 2012). Nutritional status of a child plays a major role in the survival of that child due to the synergistic relationship between disease and malnutrition (De Onis, 2012; Katona & Katona, 2008).

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Most effective tactics to prevent measles

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Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family of the genus Morbillivirus. It is one of the leading causes of death among children globally especially in developing countries, regardless of effective and safe vaccine that have been made available (World Health Organization, 2015). In 2014, WHO recorded that it

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MALARIA

Epic formulas on how to prevent malaria deaths in children

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Malaria Prevention which is neglected by many is very essential, as malaria is still one of the leading causes of childhood death particularly in developing nations. Malaria can be prevented by using the A, B, C and D (awareness, bite avoidance, chemo-prophylaxis and diagnosis) approach, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO documented

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Gender inequality

Gender Based Violence- Important Ideas

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Globally, one in three women has experienced physical violence, one out of five exposed to sexual violence and eight in ten harassed on the street. Violence against women has been recognised by the World Health Organisation (be it sexual, physical or psychological) as a major public health issue and should be seen as violation of

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Pnuemonia

Fool proof ways to know your child has pneumonia

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It is important to understand the underlying predisposing factors associated with child pneumonia, as practical primary prevention strategies are most likely to achieve major reductions in pneumonia-associated mortality and morbidity in children. Healthy children have many natural defenses present in their lungs that prevent pathogens causing pneumonia from invading. On the other hand, a child

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