Author: WHARC

The Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC) received a delegation of chiefs and prominent sons from the traditional rulers of Okpella kingdom in Etsako East Local Government area, Edo state on Saturday 28th April, 2018 on a courtesy visit. The visit was in respect…

The African Journal of Reproductive Health (AJRH) published its first edition of “Contemporary Obstetrics and Gynaecology Textbook for Developing Countries in 2005“. The textbook comprised thirty-five (35) chapters, written and published for easy comprehension and readability for students, teachers and practitioners of Obstetrics and Gynaecology…

Maternal death has been one of the major health care challenges in Nigeria and it’s no longer news that Nigeria is the second country with the high rate of maternal death in the world second to India. Nigeria is also a part of a group…

What factors may influence  the use of Primary Healthcare services for skilled maternity care in rural parts of Nigeria? WHARC’S formative research on Utilization of PHC services by rural women for maternal and child health care services in rural nigeria as part of the activities…

In a bid to support the consolidated efforts of the international community in tackling population related issues, Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC) and the Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health Innovative (CERHI)  supported two renowned associate members of WHARC to attend the 28th…

It has however been observed that the absence of synergy between Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the media has led to insufficient push for accountability issues in governance. Executive Director, Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC) Dr. Wilson Imongan has recently participated in a…

The Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC) has launched Woman/Child Health fund Programme (Osusu) – a “Community Health Insurance Scheme” in Okpekpe, Estako East  Local Government Area and Ewatto in Esan South Local Government Area, both in Edo state. The launching which took place…

One of the issues affecting most marriages today is the issue of childlessness. In most African countries this is a very big challenge and can result to unhealthy relationships even up to the extended families.  Infertility simply means the inability of a woman to conceive…