Drugs Abuse

19/10/2025

💉Vaccines are among the safest and most effective public health tools, preventing 3.5–5 million deaths every year from diseases like measles, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio.

Here are 10 facts about why vaccines matter for children 👉https://www.unicef.org/stories/why-vaccines-matter-children

19/10/2025

💗 Breast cancer can affect anyone, but certain factors increase risk.

*Who is most at risk?*

👩🏻 Women account for 99% of cases, and risk increases with age, especially over 40.

📈 Factors such as obesity, alcohol use, to***co, radiation exposure, reproductive history and hormone therapy can increase risk.

🧬 Certain inherited gene mutations, such as BRCA1, BRCA2 and PALB2, also raise risk.

*Good news is that breast cancer is highly curable, with:*

✅ Early diagnosis: recognizing symptoms, seeking timely medical advice, and ensuring prompt evaluation and treatment.

✅ Screening: using mammography in healthy women aged 50–69 to detect cancer before symptoms appear.

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take a moment to check your breasts.

Learn how to do breast self examination ➡️

Breast digital atlas - Breast self-Examination (BSE)

18/10/2025

18/10/2025

There are many different types of contraception that prevent unintended pregnancy.

Methods incl.:
☑️ Hormonal contraceptives
☑️ Non-hormonal methods, like condoms or copper IUDs
☑️ Permanent surgical methods like vasectomies or female sterilization
☑️ Emergency contraception after sexual in*******se

Some methods are more effective than others, and not all will suit everyone.

A health worker can help you choose the method that is best for you!

18/10/2025

Eliminating hepatitis is POSSIBLE because we have:

✔️ Effective vaccines,
✔️ Curative treatments,
✔️ Proven tools,
to stop transmission.

Take action today!

18/10/2025

Measles is a highly contagious virus.

For young children, it can be deadly. But we know how to stop it.

Measles vaccines are safe and effective. Two doses of a measles-containing vaccine provide 99 per cent protection from measles for life. They are the best way to prevent children from contracting measles and spreading the disease to others.

Learn more 👉

Here's what you need to know about the outbreaks and their impact on children

06/10/2025

Did you know?
There's an upcoming integrated immunization campaign starting in October across Nigeria.

The Measles-Rubella Vaccine will be available for the first time. HPV, Polio and other vaccines will also be available during this campaign.

Get ready to get your eligible children immunized against measles-rubella, HPV, polio and other diseases.

23/09/2025

What is Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection of the lungs. It doesn’t have one single cause – it can develop from either bacteria, viruses or fungi in the air.

Many people associate pneumonia with the elderly, but it is actually the biggest infectious killer of children worldwide.

Preventing pneumonia is possible through increasing protective measures, such as ensuring newborns and young children are breastfed early, vaccinated, have access to clean water, good nutrition and limited exposure to air pollution.

Pneumonia kills more children than any other infectious disease

23/09/2025

What are non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and how do they connect to mental health?

NCDs refer to a wide range of chronic diseases that are nontransmissible and often lifelong. This includes cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and cancers. Severe childhood-onset NCDs include sickle cell disease, type 1 diabetes, and childhood heart diseases.

Mental health and NCDs are deeply interconnected. Many mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, are chronic conditions. Conversely, individuals with NCDs like diabetes or heart disease are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing mental health challenges.

UNICEF is committed to ensuring that children impacted by NCDs and mental health conditions receive the care and support they need.

22/09/2025

Measles is a highly contagious virus.

For young children, it can be deadly. But we know how to stop it.

Measles vaccines are safe and effective. Two doses of a measles-containing vaccine provide 99 per cent protection from measles for life. They are the best way to prevent children from contracting measles and spreading the disease to others.

Here's what you need to know about the outbreaks and their impact on children

20/07/2025