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Child Health
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New Report Highlights Stunting in 40% of Nigerian Children Under Five
A report from the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership reveals that 40 percent of Nigerian children under five suffer from stunting, blaming institutional failures, insecurity, and harsh economic policies for the worsening nutrition crisis.
UNICEF Reports Only 30 Percent of Nigerian Infants Exclusively Breastfed
UNICEF has reported that only three in 10 Nigerian infants are exclusively breastfed, prompting an urgent call for greater support from employers, families, and healthcare providers to improve child health outcomes.
Rotary E-Club of Omole Golden Impact Addresses Nigeria’s Maternal and Child Health Crisis
The Rotary E-Club of Omole Golden Impact hosted a special session on maternal and child health, detailing strategies to reduce preventable mortality rates in Nigeria through advocacy, infrastructure support, and community education.
MSF Warns of Escalating Child Malnutrition Crisis in Kebbi State
Médecins Sans Frontières reports a sharp rise in severe malnutrition among children in Kebbi State, prompting the launch of a new food supplement initiative to prevent further deaths.