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One Million More Midwives: The Smartest Investment for Safer Births in a Shrinking Aid Landscape

May 11, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Isra Chaker on Reimagining Maternal Health Philanthropy and Saving Mothers’ Lives

May 11, 2026
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Beauty Without Burden: Why Nigeria Must Keep Lead Out of Cosmetics

May 11, 2026
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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria: The Real Test Is Access

May 11, 2026
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How FOR M(om) is Pushing for Safer Medical Waste Management in Kano Hospitals

May 11, 2026
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Fighting Water Scarcity and Disease: Kenya’s Sand Dam Revolution

Jackson Okata (Lead Writer)In Kenya’s Kajiado West, Thomas Sankale, 60, endures the relentless heat while walking over three kilometres to water his cattle herd. This is a vital task he must complete daily to ensure his herd is not affected by the harsh temperatures and parched landscape of Nkaimurunya village, located 80 kilometres from the […]

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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Reducing Menstruation Stigma in Nigeria

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Precious Ajayi and Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writers] This year’s 10th Menstrual Hygiene Day, with the theme #PeriodFriendlyWorld, calls on everyone to reflect on the urgent need for cultural change about periods, especially in Nigeria. Period poverty is a serious issue that continues to impact millions of women and girls worldwide. It has also expressed itself […]

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How an Innovative Communications Model is Enhancing Menstrual Health Management in Bauchi, Nigeria

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By Sunday Oko and Onyinye Oranezi (Lead Writers) Menstrual health and period poverty continue to be a major challenge affecting girls and women in Nigeria. Despite being a natural and necessary process in the female reproductive cycle, menstruation remains associated with secrecy and shame, with cultural and religious beliefs often dictating how women manage their […]

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Restoring the Menstrual Dignity of Female Inmates in Chichiri Prison, Malawi

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By Josephine Chinele A sanitary towel is a basic need for every girl and woman and must be available to them when they need it. But where there is no access to sanitary towels due to financial hardship, women and girls in low resource settings like Malawi have learnt to value the dual functions of […]

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Cupping the Flow: Reusable Cups Putting an End to Period Poverty in Nigeria

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In total, a woman menstruates for an estimated seven years during her lifetime. During this time, in addition to grappling with mood swings due to hormonal changes and stomach discomfort, she must maintain her personal hygiene. One of the measures is using menstrual hygiene products to collect and hold blood during the monthly menstrual cycle. […]

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Say No to Period Taboo: The Senegalese organisations speaking up for African women and girls

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Every day, an estimated 800 million girls and women around the world experience their menstrual flow. Commonly known as a period, menstruation is a normal biological process that girls and women go through to ensure good reproductive health. However, a large number of menstruating girls and women continue to face persistent challenges in managing their […]

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