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Sleep linked to language skills in neurodevelopmental disorders

New research has discovered that Down’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome and Williams syndrome are all linked to sleep disruption in very young children,

Myths and Taboos Hinder Access to Free Quality Cleft Care in Nigeria

In many African societies, having a child with congenital defect is often considered punishment by the gods for the parent/parent’s past sins or offen

COVID-19: Kano gov’t targets vaccination of 3.5m people by March

Kano State government on Thursday said it has so far vaccinated over one million people in the state with the COVID-19 vaccine. The Director, Disease

No, infusion of neem tree and lime won’t kill intestinal worms

A message posted on Facebook in Nigeria claims drinking water infused with “neem tree” and “lime oranges” will kill intestinal worms. It explains how

Programme empowers vulnerable women with malnourished children in FCT

The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) has commenced an empowerment programme for 60 women  with children suffering from Severe A