LASG launches 24/7 helpline for SGBV
May 20, 2021 The Lagos State Government on Thursday, launched a 24/7 helpline to rapidly respond to survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV). This followed a 35 per…
Fertility rate very high at 5.3 per cent in Nigeria – AAFP
Dr. Ejike Oji, the Chairman, Technical Management Committee, Association for the Advancement of Family Planning (AAFP), says Nigeria’s Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) is very low. He told the News Agency…
VVF: Bauchi Fistula Treatment Centre successfully treats 31 patients – Director FFN
Thirty-one women, living with Vesico vaginal Fistula (VVF) in Bauchi communities have been successfully treated at Gamawa General Hospital, now a Fistula Treatment Centre in Gamawa Local Government of the…
VVF: Nigeria has one of the best surgeons in the world – UNFPA
The United Nations (UN) Population Fund (UNFPA), has described Nigerian Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF), surgeons as one of the best in the world. Mrs Ulla Muller, Country Representative of UNFPA, told…
Nigeria records about 12,000 new cases of VVF annually – UNFPA
The United Nations (UN) Population Fund (UNFPA), says Nigeria records 12,000 new cases of Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF), yearly. Mrs Ulla Muller, Country Representative of UNFPA, told NAN in an…
FGM hinders women from having sexual pleasure – Expert
Dr Esther Somefun, a Gender and Reproductive Health Analyst, on Sunday, says that women who have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) find it difficult to enjoy sex. Somefun, who works…
Nigeria records over 12,000 VVF cases annually – UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says over 12,000 new cases of Vesico Vaginal Fistula are recorded annually in Nigeria. UNFPA Deputy Representative, Mrs Erika Goldson, disclosed this at a…
Imo traditional rulers publicly denounce FGM practice
Traditional rulers in Orlu Local Government area of Imo on Wednesday came out in their numbers to publicly denounce Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and threatened to sanction practitioners of the…
Kenya hosts global sexual health summit amid protests from Catholics, pro-life groups
President Uhuru Kenyatta The United Nations and Kenyan government on Monday came under fire on the eve a global conference on sexual and reproductive health with Christian groups claiming…
“set your ovaries free”, have more babies to boost economy, President urges Tanzania’s women
President John Magufuli President John Magufuli urged Tanzania’s women to “set your ovaries free” and bear more children as a way to help boost the economy into a regional…