By Joke Kujenya CALLS FOR increased global investment in maternal and newborn health to prevent the deaths of nearly 300,000 women and over 2 million newborns annually were the high points of the 2025 World Health Day yesterday, April 7. Dr. Pascale Allotey, WHO’s Director for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, emphasized that...
By Esther Olaifa, JKNewsMedia Reporter EVERY APRIL 2nd marks World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) with experts saying that the global autism movement has reached a turning point. While awareness has steadily grown, acceptance and meaningful inclusion remain elusive for many autistic individuals. The 2025 WAAD also brings renewed focus to neurodi...
By Joke Kujenya THE NUMBERS don’t lie—women’s health is in crisis, and the world isn’t paying enough attention. From the United States to Nigeria and beyond, women are living shorter lives, facing higher risks during childbirth, and dealing with a healthcare system that often treats them as an afterthought. Experts say it’s time for urgent ac...
By Joke Kujenya THE GLOBAL burden of oral diseases has reached alarming levels, with nearly 3.7 billion people—almost half of the world’s population—suffering from conditions ranging from tooth decay and gum disease to life-threatening oral cancers. The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm, emphasising the urgent need for pre...
By Joke Kujenya DESPITE LIVING longer than men, women across the globe continue to struggle with access to essential healthcare services. Deep-seated gender and age discrimination, economic barriers, and cultural norms contribute to a widening health gap that leaves millions of women vulnerable. As the world marks International Women’s Day (I...
By Joke Kujenya STRUGGLING WITH an undiagnosed condition for years, 48-year-old Adewale Ojo recounts how he faced relentless pain, fatigue, and uncertainty to JKNewsMedia. He said while doctors dismissed his symptoms as stress-related, his health deteriorated. It was not until last year that he was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder—on...
