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June 2024

Finding the Right Birth Control Methods for You

Finding the Right Birth Control Methods for You Peace Oregbesan Bunmi, a vibrant 38-year-old woman from Northern Nigeria, bustled through her bustling household. Six children, each a source of immense joy, also brought daily challenges. Juggling childcare, chores, and her husband’s small farm left Bunmi exhausted. Lately, the thought of another pregnancy filled her with …

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The Importance of Community Support for New Mum

The Importance of Community Support for New Mum by: Peace Oregbesan   You’ve just welcomed a beautiful little bundle of joy into your world. But amidst the overwhelming love and excitement, new motherhood can also bring unexpected challenges. Sleep deprivation, emotional swings, and feelings of isolation are all common experiences for new moms. That’s where the …

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School-based interventions in Non-communicable disease prevention: Insights from the Adopt-A-School NCD project.

Blog Post School-based interventions in Non-communicable disease prevention: Insights from the Adopt-A-School NCD project. Valentino Onwuka Recent evidence has shown that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) affect developing countries more than they do developed countries.  Being the leading cause of global mortality, NCDs are responsible for 38 million out of 57 million deaths per year, with low-middle-income …

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