International Women’s Day: The Pledge for Parity That Could Save Nigeria’s Future Child Brides
his year’s International Women’s Day theme, ‘Pledge for Parity’ carries a message for all. Women and men are invited to take a firm step to speed up gender equality, and I want to use this day to
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Maternal Monday - Translating Social Action into Maternal Education
Social Media Week in Nigeria this #MaternalMonday is especially inspiring as it allows us to mark the coming together of maternal advocacy and social media.
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Nigeria Contained Ebola; Can We Contain Lassa Fever and Zika Virus?
On the 14th January 2016, the World Health Organisation declared an end of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Less than a day later, a new case in Sierra Leone was detected, indicating that the path to eradication must be paved with vigilance and patience.
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Maternal Monday II — What Is Your Moment of Obligation?
Last week, we kicked off our #MaternalMonday Stories campaign, sharing the moments that inspired the Wellbeing Foundation Africa team to dedicate their lives to improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health.
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The Majority of Stillbirths Occur in Africa But How Does A Mother Deal With The Loss?
At the White Ribbon Alliance Nigeria, we have campaigned for Respectful Maternity Care to ensure women feel safe, heard, and respected during pregnancy, during labour, and during any negative health outcomes, including stillbirths.
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Maternal Monday — What Was Your Moment of Obligation?
As we embark on 2016 and the beginning of the Sustainable Development Goals, I would like to express my gratitude to all our partners and participants since we started in 2004
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