Abuja: Teenage pregnancy is a critical public health issue in Nigeria, especially in northern states such as Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna, which record the highest rates. Building on this concern, …
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Nigeria Cuts Maternal Deaths, Boosts Family Planning, Postnatal Care Still Trails
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeIn 2025, Nigeria made notable strides in maternal health, achieving fewer maternal deaths, greater use of family planning, and stronger antenatal care attendance, the 2025 State of Health of the …
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Nigeria’s Fertility Rate Declines to 4.8 Children per Woman — NDHS
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeAbuja (Nigeria): The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) Report says Nigeria’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined from 5.3 children per woman in 2018 to 4.8 in 2024, …
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Abuja (Nigeria): Medical experts have called on Nigerian men to embrace vasectomy and other safe and effective contraceptive options. The experts said that this would help to promote Sexual and …
