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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…

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…