Tag: #FamilyPlanning
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PPFN DEMANDS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR GBV: MORE FAMILY PLANNING CASH NOW
Dr. Haruna Okai of Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) fired up calls for all-in commitment to smash Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and pump investments into family planning during the “Paint It Loud” event in Abuja—part of the 16 Days of Activism. With 28% of women aged 15-49 facing physical violence and 40% emotional abuse, he…
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NIGERIA’S FERTILITY RATE DIPS TO 4.8, MARKING PROGRESS BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN
Nigeria is experiencing a meaningful demographic shift! The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey shows the total fertility rate dropping from 5.3 in 2018 to 4.8 in 2024, reflecting more access to family planning. Minister Dr. Iziaq Salako highlights modest growth in modern contraceptive use and better maternal health coverage, yet urges more efforts especially…
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HEALTH EXPERTS HIGHLIGHT IVF IMPORTANCE, ADVISE ON BEHAVIOR FOR SUCCESS
IVF offers hope for infertile couples, but prevention and early care remain key. Experts from UCH Ibadan explain IVF as fertilizing egg and sperm outside the body to help couples conceive. They stress regular health checks, avoiding risky sexual behavior, and seeking early fertility treatment. While IVF is a last resort and costly, it remains…
