Janet Ogundepo

Nigeria

Correspondent at The Punch

I live• I love• I serve. Climate and Health Correspondent with @mobilepunch

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Articles

Experts fear rise in maternal deaths as rural poverty hits 75%

4 days ago | punchng.com | Janet Ogundepo

Maternal health experts have warned of an increase in home deliveries in the country and its attendant consequences following the World Bank’s recent report of 75 per cent rural poverty. The gynaecologists noted that while 59 per cent of pregnant women currently deliver their babies at home, the rising poverty in the country would worsen the situation, leading to an increase in the maternal and child morbidity and mortality rates.
Why Nigerian women reject female condoms – Gynaecologists - Why Nigerian women reject female condoms – Gynaecologists

4 days ago | punchng.com | Janet Ogundepo

Despite its potential for protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, the use of female condoms remains low among Nigerian women, reproductive health experts have said. They noted that the lack of awareness about the products, complaints of reduced sexual pleasure from men and the associated discomfort were some reasons many women avoided its use.
Japa: 30,000 doctors practising in Nigeria, says NMA president

1 week ago | healthwise.punchng.com | Janet Ogundepo

The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Prof Bala Audu, has said that the mass exodus of medical practitioners has left the country with 30,000 practising doctors. He also stated that Nigeria’s rising population has increased the demand for doctors, causing one doctor to attend to 8,000 patients. The NMA president further said that about 15,000 doctors had left the country in the past five years, adding that the exodus was continuous.
Why one in 10 new mothers suffers postpartum depression – Gynaecologists - Healthwise

1 week ago | healthwise.punchng.com | Janet Ogundepo

Janet OgundepoMaternal experts have said that between 10 and 15 per cent of new mothers, especially those living in developing countries, suffer postpartum depression after childbirth. They stated that while the exact cause was still unknown, the condition was caused by a combination of hormonal, psychological and social factors.
Why one in 10 new mothers suffers postpartum depression - Gynaecologists

1 week ago | punchng.com | Janet Ogundepo

Maternal experts have said that between 10 and 15 per cent of new mothers, especially those living in developing countries, suffer postpartum depression after childbirth. They stated that while the exact cause was still unknown, the condition was caused by a combination of hormonal, psychological and social factors.
CBEX: Counselling will help victims cope with losses, say psychiatrists

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Janet Ogundepo

Mental health experts have advised Nigerians who lost money to the crashed CBEX investment platform to seek professional counselling to safeguard their mental well-being. They noted that such financial loss could trigger anxiety, depression, poor sleep, loss of appetite, substance abuse, strained family relationships, and increased irritability. Victims with a history of mental illness, they warned, could also suffer a relapse.
Hospital, foundation bring life-saving care to forgotten Enugu communities

1 month ago | punchng.com | Janet Ogundepo

Nearly a year after losing her two children, Patience (not her real name) is still too traumatised to speak about her ordeal—but her neighbours remember. One of her children fell seriously ill one rainy morning. With no medical facility nearby and the child’s condition worsening, she and her husband braved the downpour to reach a hospital just a few kilometres away. But the Avah River stood in their way.
Minister, Sanwo-Olu unveil Elumelu’s 50-bed medical facility in Lagos

1 month ago | punchng.com | Janet Ogundepo

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, and the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, unveiled the Avon Medical Facility, equipped with state-of-the-art health equipment. The 50-bed ultra-modern facility, located in Surulere, Lagos, was built by Dr Awele Elumelu, wife of the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, to boost access to healthcare in Nigeria and reduce medical tourism by providing advanced medical care locally.
Being pregnant with multiple babies may cause excessive vomiting - Gynaecologists

1 month ago | punchng.com | Janet Ogundepo

Maternal health experts have noted that excessive vomiting during pregnancy, medically known as hyperemesis gravidarum, may be linked to conditions such as malaria, urinary tract infections, and Vitamin B deficiency. The Obstetric gynaecologists also noted that the condition could arise in pregnancies involving multiple babies due to the presence of a larger placenta. Psychological factors, such as stress, anxiety, an absent partner, or an unplanned pregnancy, could also contribute to its onset.
People with disabilities among first casualties in conflict, UN official

1 month ago | healthwise.punchng.com | Janet Ogundepo

Janet OgundepoThe United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has raised concern about the plight of people living with disabilities, stressing that they continue to face widespread exclusion despite making up 16 per cent of the global population.