250,000 women suffering from VVF; 12,000 new cases annually; only 3,000 treated
By Ndahi Marama, MAIDUGURI No fewer 250,000 women are battling Vesico Vaginal Fistula, VVF, in the country. However, only 3,000 of that number are fortunate enough to be attended to annually. This was revealed by Board Chairman, North-East Development Commission, NEDC, Major-General Paul Tarfa, during the flag-off of Free Fistula Repair Campaign Project, FFRCP, by […]
Child marriage: It contradicts Child Rights Act – Anaba
Section 29(4)(b) of the Constitution is against all reason and practical wisdom. Are we saying any child that is married has suddenly become an adult based solely on the fact that she is married?
Child marriage: We must stop getting our young girls pregnant
AT 13, Hafsat Auwalu was married. At 14, she became pregnant. When it was time for her to be delivered of her baby, Hafsat was taken to the nearby primary healthcare facility where she laboured for hours, but the baby would not come out.
