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Young people have lots of issues and questions that require answers; and majority of these issues revolve around sexual and reproductive health and rights.  Providing youth friendly sexual and reproductive health services avails them access to reliable information that can guide them in overcoming challenges…

Primary Health Care (PHC) is perhaps the most essential health care services. It is based on practical, scientifically sound and socially acceptable methods made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community. PHC involves full participation of the community and it is being provided…

Mrs E.O a 43year old multipara presented to the outpatient department of the Women’s Health and Action Research (WHARC) Abel Guobadia Clinic with the complaints of heavy menstrual bleeding and progressive abdominal swelling of 4 years duration, recurrent painful urination of 3 years duration and…

It’s no longer news that Nigeria has a high rate of maternal mortality and this high rate is second to India in the world according to the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) records.  Studies have shown that there are a lot of social, cultural…

It is known that although 60% of pregnant women in Nigeria receive antenatal care in health facilities, only about 33% of the women eventually deliver in health facilities. By contrast, up to 65% of women deliver at home or in the homes of traditional birth…

Edo State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), has acknowledged the far-reaching contributions of the Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC), to the promotion of safe motherhood in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Simon Imuekemhe, made this known when he received a team…

It is known that although 60% of pregnant women in Nigeria receive antenatal care in health facilities, only about 33% of the women eventually deliver in health facilities. By contrast, up to 65% of women deliver at home or in the homes of traditional birth…

 View Hausa Edition HERE How do I know I'm pregnant? The signs and symptoms of pregnancy vary significantly among women.  One of the earliest signs of pregnancy is a missed period; some women may notice little or no changes at the beginning. Some symptoms may…