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Nigeria at a Crossroads: Can We Prevent an HIV Resurgence?

Written by Bernard Otu "Is this how I am going to die?" Seventeen-year-old Nafisat whispered those words after being turned away from the clinic today. She had tested positive for HIV in October after surviving sexual violence. Treatment…
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Hepatitis in Nigeria-Breaking the Silence, The Way Forward 

Written by Bernard Otu Assim-Ita A new hepatitis C research programme aims to provide new prevention and treatment options for people who use drugs in Nigeria. Samantha (Not real name) never imagined that her life would take a drastic…
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 Empowering Young People, Enhancing Community Health

  In a remote village in Ebonyi State, Blessing, a 17-year-old girl, sits attentively with her peers under the shade of a mango tree. She listens as a community health tester explains the importance of HIV prevention and sexual health…
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Breaking the Silence: Ending Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria

Written By Efayeobase Thomas Ofem Every year on February 6, the world comes together to observe the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This day serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggles faced…
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From Silence to Strength: How Adolescents in the FCT Are Taking Charge of Their Sexual and Reproductive Health

Adolescence is a time of curiosity, discovery, and transformation. But for many young people in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), it is also a time of uncertainty, shaped by misinformation, societal taboos, and limited access to sexual and…
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Tech as a Catalyst: Transforming career paths and community impact for Nigerian youth

Written by: Deborah Folayinka Olayinka  With Nigeria's youth population estimated at 151 million, the tech sector offers critical pathways to address social and economic challenges. Education as a Vaccine (EVA) combines technology with advocacy,…
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Empowering Adolescents Through Technology: My Question and Answer's Transformative Approach to Sexual Health in Nigeria

Sexual health in Nigeria is often shrouded in stigma, making it difficult for young people, especially girls, to access reliable SRH information. Adolescents frequently turn to peers or unreliable sources for guidance, resulting in widespread…
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From Crisis to Solutions: Contributions from Nigeria's 2024 HIV Prevention Conference

Lead Writers: Amaechi Peace Chiamaka and Bernard Otu Assim-ita HIV remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, which ranks fourth globally in terms of HIV burden. According to 2019 estimates, approximately 1.8 million people…
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Obstetric Fistula: Laws, can be a Menace

Lead Writer: Bernard Otu Assim-ita Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth injury caused by prolonged, obstructed labour, resulting in a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum which leaves women leaking urine, faeces, or…

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