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Hope for Brighter Smile
Wednesday, November 27, , It was midday at the office, and I was neck-deep in my tasks, trying to clear my to-do list. Responding to emails, monitoring digital channels, and attending webinars filled my day. I had just returned from lunch when Safiya, a colleague leading an upcoming event, walked in with news that...
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Life-Saving Oxygen Plant Inaugurated in Yobe State to Boost Healthcare for Children
Damaturu, Yobe State, 27 November 2024 –, A state-of-the-art oxygen plant with the capacity to fill 135 cylinders (20-litre bottles) in a 24-hour period was inaugurated Monday, 25th November at the Specialist Hospital in Damaturu, Yobe State. This life-saving facility that is made possible through a collaboration ...
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A Simple Shot, A Lifetime of Difference
My father became disabled at the age of five. He started his life like every other child, once in his life, there was a time when he could run around with his friends, carefree and full of energy. Seeing the world and enjoying the beauty of it. But that all changed one year when a simple yet deadly illness affecte...
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A Glimmer of Hope
The newborn unit at Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital (YDMH) Kaduna, Northern Nigeria, is a shining example of the impact of well-planned initiatives and the unwavering commitment of healthcare professionals like Matron Jummai Hamisu in reducing neonatal mortality rates. Since its upgrade, the unit has witnessed a ...
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Mending the Cracks
It didn’t look like Baby Goni would make it. White pus oozed from the extensive wound that had encroached upon his chest wall, extending to the fringes of his left shoulder. The flesh surrounding the wound had separated, revealing a deep gash of white dermis. The baby writhed in extreme pain while his distressed p...
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From Regret to Resolve
The sun bore down heavily on Kano, its harsh rays amplifying the dust and heat. As I navigated my way through narrow pathways of a suburb in the outskirts of one of Nigeria’s largest cities, I was met with sights of children playing around heaps of garbage, literally at their doorsteps. The community was alive wit...
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A Day in the Life of a Volunteer Community Mobilizer
Tumfafi, Kano, Nigeria, - My name is Murja Abubakar Tumfafi, and I am a 26-year-old Volunteer Community Mobilizer (VCM) in Tumfafi settlement, located in Kano, northern Nigeria. My job is to go house to house every day to inform and educate families about the importance of Routine Immunization (RI) and how to pro...
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A week of care for mother and baby
Ikwo Joseph Edward, a mother of twelve months, two weeks old twin girls in Cross River state dressed up her babies and brought them to the flag off ceremony of the UNICEF supported first round of Optimized Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week (oMNCHW). Ikwo said, “I am happy to always present my children to bene...
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Safe and health pregnancy
Motherhood is an incredible journey filled with countless milestones, memories, and moments of pure joy. it's natural to feel a mix of excitement, nervousness, and anticipation. But with preparation and knowledge, you can feel empowered and confident as you navigate the world of antenatal care, safe delivery, and ...
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UNICEF supports maternal, neonatal and child health in Borno and Yobe States
Maiduguri, 09 March 2022 –, UNICEF has handed over essential medicines worth US$438,972 to the governments of Yobe and Borno States, as part of efforts to improve maternal, neonatal and child survival and health outcomes in conflict-affected communities in north-east Nigeria. UNICEF will also support the implement...
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In northeast Nigeria, refurbished health facilities inspire ante-natal care uptake
Inside the labour room of the renovated Major Aminu Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), Bashir Hassan looks affectionately at his newborn baby cuddled by his wife, Daima. Bashir had been keeping vigil through the night as Daima endured labour pains delivering their precious bundle. But happily on this drizzly morning...