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Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on a woman’s uterus. Sometimes these tumors become quite large and cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. In other cases, they cause no signs or symptoms at all. The growths are typically benign, or noncancerous. No.…

The occasion of the conferment of honorary doctorate degree on Dr. Natalia Kanem (Executive Director, UNFPA) by The University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria held on Saturday, 27th November, 2021. It was indeed colorful! The occasion was graced by dignitaries in the academic and social…

The distribution of PPEs by the UNFPA through Women's Health and Action Research Centre got to Lagos State, on Friday, 23rd of April, 2021. Mr. Brian Igboin of WHARC who presented the items to the Permanent Secretary Lagos state primary health care board stated that…

The distribution of PPEs by the UNFPA through Women's Health and Action Research Centre got to Lagos State, on Friday, 23rd of April, 2021. The distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by UNFPA through WHARC continues in Akwa Ibom state. The project is aimed at…

NELCCI, one of the CSOs engaged by WHARC on the UNFPA Civil Society Organisation Engagement Project, is worked in Enugu South Local Government Area to reverse the negative impact of Covid 19 ensuring that SRH and SGBV services are maintained. The benefiting health facilities include;…

The Women's Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC) heartily congratulate Prof. Friday Okonofua, FAS, FAAS, on his recent selection as runner-up of the Evidence Leadership Award (ELA), presented by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and African Academy of Science (AAS). An award which…

In commemoration of the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, 2022, WHARC organized a Workshop for the General Public, which held at Dr. Natalia Kanem Event Hall, KM 11, Benin-Lagos Expressway, Igue-Iheya, Benin City, Edo State on Saturday 28th May, 2022. Nationally and Internationally,…