Why Women with Multiple Health Conditions Face Higher Pregnancy Risks
Pregnancy outcomes are influenced not only by care during pregnancy but also by a woman’s health long before conception. A recent population-based cohort study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology examines how multiple chronic conditions before pregnancy significantly increase the risk of serious maternal health complications during and after pregnancy. The […]
The Silent Beliefs That May Claim Thousands of Women’s Lives in Nigeria and Across West Africa in 2026
Cervical cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers affecting women across Africa, despite being highly preventable and treatable when detected early. A new systematic review published in BMC Public Health by H. B. Dange, I. Y. Kana, H. C. Suleiman, and A. I. Akyala reveals a troubling reality: deeply rooted cultural and traditional beliefs continue […]
