Hollywood actress Florence Pugh has shared that a surprising medical diagnosis prompted her to freeze her eggs at the age of 27. Now 28, the British star revealed on the SHE MD podcast, released Tuesday, that she has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis—conditions that can impact fertility. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has urged women who have had children through IVF or surrogacy to openly share their experiences. During a TikTok live session, Aiyeola emphasized that the role of medical assistance in these processes should not be downplayed. She stressed the importance of honesty and transparency in personal testimonies, encouraging women to share … Read more
The Nigerian government announced on Thursday that Cesarean Sections (C-sections) will now be offered free of charge to all women in need. This initiative is part of a broader effort to lower Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, shared the news during a three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint … Read more
The World Bank has approved three operations totaling $1.57 billion to assist the Federal Government in enhancing human capital through improved health for women, children, and adolescents, while also building resilience against climate change impacts, such as floods and droughts, by improving dam safety and irrigation systems. The new funding includes $500 million to address … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the government of Zamfara State has once again taken the decision to close eleven cattle markets in various parts of the state until further notice. This online media platform gathered that this action was announced by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Munnir Haidara, in a statement released on Wednesday, December 27. … Read more