Most of the world’s population has experienced a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Hence the need to inform, encourage, and raise awareness in order to reduce the stigma related to treating mental health. Today, the 10th of October, we show our solidarity by recognising the movement #WorldMentalHealthDay that supports our brothers and sisters…
In recent news, there has been an increase in teenage psychological issues, more people are expressing hopelessness and several suicidal cases are reported daily. To raise awareness of this crisis, World Health Organization (WHO) observes #WorldMentalHealthDay each year to encourage more people to offer support to others, help when asked, and have vulnerable discussions. Today, we commemorate…
On October 6, 2022, my team and I visited the General, Female, Male, and Maternity Wards at the Imo State Specialist Hospital in Umuguma, Owerri, as part of my activities in commemorating #Nigeriaat62 Independence Anniversary celebrations in Imo. We visited each of these wards and spoke to several patients about their well-being and circumstances. After a few…
A joint investigation between the National Agency for The Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and troops from the 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze, Imo State has rescued six children from a trafficking network that specialized in the abduction and selling of children of Imo State Origin to an Auxiliary Nurse based in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State…
In honour of the #WorldHumanitarianDay, collaborators from all units of the humanitarian network will promote the survival, wellbeing, and dignity of individuals around the globe affected by crises as well as the protection and security of assistance workers. The theme for this year, It Takes A Village”, employs digital art to highlight the connection between those…
Today, I wish to join the promising and spirited youths of Imo State in commemorating this year’s International Youth Day. I would also like to join the United Nations in highlighting one of the most prevailing problems that young people deal with, which is ageism; age-based discriminatory behaviour based on an individual’s age. Due to…
During the first few weeks of life, breastfeeding should take place when your baby is hungry (on demand), which is roughly every 1-1/2 to 3 hours. This is so that their bodies can correctly develop their bones, immune systems, and other body systems, which means they require all the nutrients they can get. However, until…
As part of the #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2022 activities in Imo State, the Imo State Ministry of Health joined the Imo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ISPHCDA) in a peaceful march to raise awareness in commemorating the global event. Motherhood can be a daunting task, especially for new mothers, therefore, I urge us to continue to encourage, educate and…
In order to promote breastfeeding culture, encourage breastfeeding mothers, and improve the health of mothers and babies around the world, #WorldBreastfeedingWeek (WBW) is celebrated from August 1st to 7th every year. The theme for this year, “Step up for Breastfeeding, Educate and Support”, aims to intensify action on strengthening health systems for transformational change and to anchor…
The ’World Day Against Trafficking in Persons’ today provides another opportunity to bring to light modern-day slavery and these horrendous violations of human rights which should never be tolerated. As technology expands globally, the crime of human trafficking has also dominated cyberspace, which is why this year’s campaign, “Use and abuse of technology,” discusses technology’s…