It’s that time again moms and dads, we are back with our annual celebration of maternal and child health for the sixth year running From 7 – 21 December 2024, parents can win exclusive professional photoshoots, exquisite baby hampers, amazing cash
Wondering if you might be pregnant? A home pregnancy test is a quick way to find out, but are the results always reliable? Let’s answer some common questions to help you understand how these tests work and when you can trust
Ever tried asking a Nigerian to volunteer for blood donation? It’s definitely one of the most awkward things ever, especially due to the ton of misconceptions about stuff like that. Blood is somewhat seen with some sort of reverence in our
We’ve all been there – you’re about to dig into your favourite small chops, maybe a plate of puff-puff or samosa, and someone suddenly warns, “That’s bad for your cholesterol!” If you’re anything like most Nigerians, your first thought might be,
The Chairperson, Heirs Insurance Brokers, a member of Heirs Insurance Group) and Chairperson Avon HMO, Dr. Awele Elumelu has joined other female business leaders in the call for gender parity and more women in leadership in Nigeria’s insurance industry. She spoke
In celebration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Avon Healthcare Limited extended its ongoing efforts with a recent outreach in Gbara Community Secondary School, Lagos, and donated free sanitary kits to schoolgirls from challenged backgrounds. This event marked the culmination of their
Let's talk about something serious but necessary: sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These infections can spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sex, and any sexually active person is at risk. Most people get the basics,
Ever wonder which foods can last forever? Whether you're preparing for an emergency, aiming to reduce waste, or just curious about which items you can keep in your pantry without worrying about expiration dates, several foods never expire. Here are seven
Vaccines protect your child from serious diseases by teaching the immune system to watch for harmful bacteria and viruses and to react quickly. Parents must keep track of their babies' immunization schedule to ensure they get the right vaccine at the
According to the World Health Organisation 2022 Malaria Report, there were 249 million malaria cases and 608,000 deaths globally. Africa carries a disproportionately high share of the global disease burden with 94% of malaria cases (233 million) and 95% (580 000) of
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