Cervical cancer occurs in the cervix and is usually caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. Simple and straightforward yeah? Unfortunately, that's not the case because there are many cervical cancer myths causing confusion for women. Here's what you
With over 14,000 cases recorded annually, cervical cancer is the second leading cancer affecting women in Nigeria because it is so easy to contract through multiple sources. However, it is also highly preventable, but sadly, many people do not know they
The recently passed National Health Insurance Act (NHIA) has new provisions that will help transform Nigeria’s health sector by ensuring an average person is covered with a basic health insurance plan. ADESIMBO UKIRI, MD/CEO, Avon Healthcare Limited, in this interview with
Amid reports of countries around the world relaxing COVID-19 restrictions the Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Professor Akin Abayomi has sounded a note of caution to Nigerians warning that the threat of the pandemic still looms high. This admonition was
Leading health maintenance organization, Avon Healthcare Limited (Avon HMO) recently held a breastfeeding forum, further emphasizing its unwavering dedication to maternal and child health. The forum which was the first-ever of its kind by Avon HMO, was held in commemoration of
For the fourth year running, leading health maintenance organisation, Avon Healthcare Limited (Avon HMO) has reaffirmed its commitment to maternal and child health with its just concluded baby photo contest. Tagged #AvonBaby2021, the company also uses the contest to encourage immunisation
Being an adult is hard work and can sometimes come with a lot of stress. With work, family and other obligations that we have to juggle, it’s a struggle not to feel overwhelmed. This is why it’s important to take time
Babies who are born preterm will likely need special care from when you bring them home from the hospital and during their first 2 years. This is especially true if they weigh less than 2kg when they’re born. Here’s some advice
Being pregnant is amazing for a lot of reasons - it’s simply magical to experience a life growing within you. However, baby bump time is also a vulnerable period for mothers because they are more susceptible to infections. Sometimes these infections
For new mothers – and pregnant women, there’s usually a niggling question on whether they are actually 'eating for two'. "Does what I eat impact my baby?" "What should I eat more or less of?" We had a radio show where
